What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Chef position at The Historic Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection?
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and recipe development for banquet events
- Supervise and train culinary team members, ensuring proper techniques and adherence to standards
- Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency
- Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless event execution
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Support the Executive Chef in menu tastings, special promotions, and menu engineering
- Stay updated with industry trends and innovations to enhance the banquet dining experience
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- 3 years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in banquet operations
- Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food preparation techniques, and presentation
- Creativity and ability to develop innovative and visually appealing dishes
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
- Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- 24/7 Teledoc service
- Free Maintenance Medications
- Pet Insurance
- Hotel Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
- 401K Match
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.
Salary : $65,000 - $68,000
