Banquet Chef job description
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Banquet chef requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in banquet chef job postings.
Sample banquet chef requirements
- 5+ years of experience in banquet cooking.
- Extensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene and safety.
- Ability to work long hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lift heavy objects when needed.
- Proven track record of delivering menus on time.
Sample required banquet chef soft skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing situations.
- Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Banquet Chef job description example 1
IHG Owners Association banquet chef job description
About us
InterContinental Buckhead is one of Atlanta's established Mobil Four Star luxury properties located in the heart of the prestigious Buckhead neighborhood. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is a stately and sophisticated hotel that offers premier travel experience with 422 guest rooms, 31,000 square feet of flexible event space including our lavish ballrooms which can host up to 850 guests for a seated dinner and 1500 for a convention, conference or reception. Enjoy local Italian Steakhouse-inspired cuisine at the AMERICANO RESTAURANT & BAR, by Scott Conant - Celebrity Chef, serving lunch and dinner. Meet friends and colleagues at AMERICANO Bar and sip your way through our many handcrafted cocktails & craft bourbons. Or enjoy a workout in our fitness center or a swim in our outdoor saltwater pool. Pamper yourself in our newly-renovated InterContinental Spa at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta where we combine our expertise in growing and crafting pure and effective skin care with holistic therapies from around the world.
Disclaimer: Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants
Day to day
This challenging position has overall responsibility for overseeing the preparation, plating, and quality of food and beverage items for banquet functions. Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health safety or other compliance requirements. Additional responsibilties include: • Develop new menu concepts. Prepare, test, and cost out new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared for banquet functions. • Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste. • Supervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work to ensure proper coverage. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. • Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching. • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
Requirements
Qualifications include advanced culinary training and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred. This job requires ability to perform the following: • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds • Moving about the kitchen • Handling food, objects, products and utensils • Bending, stooping, kneeling
Benefits
In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
InterContinental Buckhead is one of Atlanta's established Mobil Four Star luxury properties located in the heart of the prestigious Buckhead neighborhood. InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta is a stately and sophisticated hotel that offers premier travel experience with 422 guest rooms, 31,000 square feet of flexible event space including our lavish ballrooms which can host up to 850 guests for a seated dinner and 1500 for a convention, conference or reception. Enjoy local Italian Steakhouse-inspired cuisine at the AMERICANO RESTAURANT & BAR, by Scott Conant - Celebrity Chef, serving lunch and dinner. Meet friends and colleagues at AMERICANO Bar and sip your way through our many handcrafted cocktails & craft bourbons. Or enjoy a workout in our fitness center or a swim in our outdoor saltwater pool. Pamper yourself in our newly-renovated InterContinental Spa at InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta where we combine our expertise in growing and crafting pure and effective skin care with holistic therapies from around the world.
Disclaimer: Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants
Day to day
This challenging position has overall responsibility for overseeing the preparation, plating, and quality of food and beverage items for banquet functions. Responsible for menu planning and development and cost control. Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning health safety or other compliance requirements. Additional responsibilties include: • Develop new menu concepts. Prepare, test, and cost out new menu items. Maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared for banquet functions. • Oversee methods of preparation, portion sizes, and timeliness of food preparation; control food usage to minimize waste. • Supervise activities of assigned staff, communicate goals, and assign/schedule work to ensure proper coverage. Communicate and enforce policies and procedures. • Recommend and initiate disciplinary or other staffing/human resources-related actions in accordance with company rules and policies. Alert management of potentially serious issues. Assist with employee selection, training and development, and performance coaching. • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Key departmental contacts include Sales and Marketing, Catering, Banquets, Maintenance, and Guest Services.
Requirements
Qualifications include advanced culinary training and three years of experience as a chef, or equivalent combination of education and culinary/kitchen operations experience. Degree or certificate in culinary arts preferred. This job requires ability to perform the following: • Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds • Moving about the kitchen • Handling food, objects, products and utensils • Bending, stooping, kneeling
Benefits
In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans
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Banquet Chef job description example 2
Sonesta Hotels banquet chef job description
The Banquet Chef sets the tone for Sonesta's Culture of Caring. Supproting the Culinary department providing for banquet menues, ordering and steward duties. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team.
Job Description
Job Description
Assist in leading the Banquet Culinary Department and in providing direction for day-to-day operations. Supervise and coordinate Banquet ood preparation and production. Assign specific tasks to the kitchen staff.Ensure Banquet food preparation and production are done in a way that meets sanitation, safety, and quality standards.Cook, carve meats, and prepares dishes during rush periods and banquets, and other social functions.Write and test recipes. Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to Kitchen staff.Monitor the quality of all food products in the kitchen to ensure standards are being met.Supervise and ensure strict compliance to recipe card system and maintains quarterly audit of the system.Attends all mandatory meetings and conducts regular department meetings.Review BEOs, make notes, develop, and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly.Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment.Meet with guests to seek feedback and ensure food production meet and exceed guest expectations. Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed.Work with the Catering Department to develop special menus for functions and Monitor payroll, approve timesheets, and process payroll at the end of the pay period.Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Strategy and Planning:
Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecast and adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.Analyze guest satisfaction data to develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction scores.Conduct regular inventory of food items and equipment.
Financial Management:
Manage department expenses and ensure food cost is reviewed daily.Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs & expenses, and maximize profitability within the Culinary department.Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes that support the overall objectives of the hotel.
Additional Job Description
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and Discounts
ard duties
Additional Job Description
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and Discounts
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Job Description
Job Description
Assist in leading the Banquet Culinary Department and in providing direction for day-to-day operations. Supervise and coordinate Banquet ood preparation and production. Assign specific tasks to the kitchen staff.Ensure Banquet food preparation and production are done in a way that meets sanitation, safety, and quality standards.Cook, carve meats, and prepares dishes during rush periods and banquets, and other social functions.Write and test recipes. Create menus and food displays and provide guidelines for food presentation to Kitchen staff.Monitor the quality of all food products in the kitchen to ensure standards are being met.Supervise and ensure strict compliance to recipe card system and maintains quarterly audit of the system.Attends all mandatory meetings and conducts regular department meetings.Review BEOs, make notes, develop, and assign production and preparation tasks accordingly.Ensure that supplies are ordered, received, and properly stored. Maintain an inventory of supplies and kitchen equipment.Meet with guests to seek feedback and ensure food production meet and exceed guest expectations. Respond to guest complaints and ensure proper follow-up is completed.Work with the Catering Department to develop special menus for functions and Monitor payroll, approve timesheets, and process payroll at the end of the pay period.Ensure all Sonesta safety and sanitation standards are adhered to.Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming.Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Strategy and Planning:
Prepare weekly work schedules in accordance with staffing guidelines and labor forecast and adjust schedules throughout the week to meet business demands.Analyze guest satisfaction data to develop and implement plans to achieve established goals related to guest satisfaction scores.Conduct regular inventory of food items and equipment.
Financial Management:
Manage department expenses and ensure food cost is reviewed daily.Achieve budgeted revenues, control labor costs & expenses, and maximize profitability within the Culinary department.Manage staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs, and financial objectives are met.Actively participate and advise in the budget and forecasting processes that support the overall objectives of the hotel.
Additional Job Description
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and Discounts
ard duties
Additional Job Description
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and Discounts
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
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Banquet Chef job description example 3
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts banquet chef job description
Join our team!
Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is looking for a Banquet Chef who shares our passion for food and cooking and is willing to learn from and contribute to our culinary team. The Banquet Chef will be a key leader of a dynamic culinary team providing memorable culinary experiences to our guests. This position reports to our Executive Chef, Talha Barkin.
The Banquet Chef is responsible for supervising the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen, the employee cafeteria and responsible for preparing for banquet functions while ensuring quality and consistency. The management of food costs and production control are important to reduce wastage in addition to the culinary training that the Chef provides for all kitchen employees on a daily basis.
We are looking for individuals who have a solid knowledge of food and are passionate to develop their management skills within the hotel industry, have creativity and flair and the ability to provide guidance to others, and are able to evidence good business acumen and a strong work ethic.
A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends and holidays.
Join the team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire and you will be eligible for a range of benefits, including:
Visa Sponsorship can be provided for qualified candidates.
* Highly competitive remuneration package
* Guest Experience Program, including an overnight stay with breakfast
* Employee Travel Program with complimentary nights and reduced rates on rooms and 50% F&B discount in Four Seasons properties worldwide after 6 months of employment
* Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
* 28 days holiday (increasing based on length of service)
* Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
* Access to Wagestream - a salary advance benefit
* Discounted Gym Membership
* WeCare Employee Well Being Platform
* Uniform and meals on duty
* Employee Recognition Programmes and more!!
Are you ready to take the next big step in your culinary career? Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire is looking for a Banquet Chef who shares our passion for food and cooking and is willing to learn from and contribute to our culinary team. The Banquet Chef will be a key leader of a dynamic culinary team providing memorable culinary experiences to our guests. This position reports to our Executive Chef, Talha Barkin.
The Banquet Chef is responsible for supervising the day-to-day running of the banqueting kitchen, the employee cafeteria and responsible for preparing for banquet functions while ensuring quality and consistency. The management of food costs and production control are important to reduce wastage in addition to the culinary training that the Chef provides for all kitchen employees on a daily basis.
We are looking for individuals who have a solid knowledge of food and are passionate to develop their management skills within the hotel industry, have creativity and flair and the ability to provide guidance to others, and are able to evidence good business acumen and a strong work ethic.
A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends and holidays.
Join the team at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire and you will be eligible for a range of benefits, including:
Visa Sponsorship can be provided for qualified candidates.
* Highly competitive remuneration package
* Guest Experience Program, including an overnight stay with breakfast
* Employee Travel Program with complimentary nights and reduced rates on rooms and 50% F&B discount in Four Seasons properties worldwide after 6 months of employment
* Excellent Training and Career Development opportunities
* 28 days holiday (increasing based on length of service)
* Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
* Access to Wagestream - a salary advance benefit
* Discounted Gym Membership
* WeCare Employee Well Being Platform
* Uniform and meals on duty
* Employee Recognition Programmes and more!!
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024