Banquet Chef

Summary:

• Responsible for the smooth, efficient execution of food preparation and service for public and private events in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Plan, oversee and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen.
• Assist in marketing, budgetary, and other administrative efforts as requested by the Executive Chef.

 Organizational Relationships:

• Report directly to the Executive Chef.
• Directly manage banquet kitchen team.
• Work closely with the Events team to ensure cooperation and seamless integration between back and front of house operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Train all staff members in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery, in addition to standard operating procedures, menu items, policies, and procedures.
• Review employee performance and provide timely and constructive feedback to support professional development and improve culinary skills.
• Ensure that a proper disciplinary environment is maintained.
• Brief banquet kitchen staff about upcoming functions and establish priorities daily.
• Represent the Company in a courteous and friendly manner in all customer and employee interactions.

• Participates in and directs food preparation for events.
• Work with the Executive Chef to develop and update the catering menu.
• Assist in the selection, ordering, and inspection and use of menu items as per the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• May require to assist the tavern when needed.
• Manage food and supply inventory:
  • Keep waste at a minimum
  • Conduct monthly inventories on the last day of each month
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness standards per VDACS and Company Guidelines:
  • Develop, and revise as may be needed, station specific daily and weekly cleaning checklists, overseeing their completion

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience as a Banquet Chef.
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required.
• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and able to lift, move, and carry up to 55 lbs.
• Highly organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Salary : $47,000 - $52,000