Banquet Chef

Duties and responsibilities

A banquet chef is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the work of employees in the Banquet kitchen. They develop the banquet menu and then oversee the food preparation for all banquet and catering events and ensure the food produced is of the highest quality. Their typical duties and responsibilities include:

· Developing new menus and meals, based on customer demand or the season

· Testing and tasting all new menus/meals

· Briefing banquet kitchen staff about the upcoming functions

· Establishing the priorities each day and assign tasks to banquet kitchen staff

· Taking a physical inventory of specific food items for the daily inventory

· Ordering new supplies where necessary

· Providing support and training other kitchen staff (e.g., in line cooking, food preparation and dish plating)

· Taking orders from the executive chef

· Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy and sanitary

· Supervising all junior kitchen staff

Qualifications

The real key to becoming a banquet chef is to gain experience in the profession. We ask for at least 4 years of banquet and catering experience.
Skills and relevant work experience
As well as a genuine passion for food, banquet chefs will need skills such as:

· Verbal communication skills, as banquet chefs will need to communicate with the executive chef and other kitchen staff

· Creativity, as part of producing excellent meals is to think outside the box and add a touch of uniqueness

· Leadership skills, as banquet chefs will need to lead a team of staff and must be able to do this confidently

·Attention to detail, as banquet chefs must plan the best menus, with the most delicious flavoring

·Physical fitness, as banquet chefs will have to be on their feet all day

·Organization skills, as kitchens are busy and stressful and banquet chefs need to keep their work environment tidy and clean

Full Time

Pay: $55,000 Salary Per Year

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Malvern, PA 19355: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Catering: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location