Banquet Chef

Job Title: Banquet Chef

Company: Essex Resort Holdings

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Banquet Chef to join our culinary team at Essex Resort Holdings. As a Banquet Chef, you will be responsible for food preparation and supervision, ensuring exceptional quality and service for all banquet functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Write transfers and food requisitions supervised by the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Prepare designated food items according to standard recipes and policies.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration between kitchen and banquet staff.
• Consult on banquet forecasts and special functions with the Executive Chef.
• Supervise staff, ensuring cleanliness of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Place orders for necessary equipment and supervise food requisitioning.
• Ensure proper breakdown and storage of banquet function items.
• Report equipment defects and irregularities to the Executive Chef.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three to five years of culinary experience in a multi-unit hotel or conference center.
• Previous experience in supervising a staff of fifteen or more employees.
• Culinary training and knowledge of culinary departments.
• Basic accounting skills and creativity in food preparation.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
• Join a team of passionate culinary professionals.