As a banquet chef, you would be primarily responsible for the planning, organizing, controlling, and directing the work of employees in the Banquet Kitchen Department. You will oversee the food preparation of all banquet and catering events while ensuring superior quality and consistency at all times. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing new banquet menus, preparing, testing, tasting, and controlling new menu items. It is essential to maintain updated and accurate recipes and costing of all dishes prepared for banquet functions.

Some essential job functions include:

• Reviewing banquet event orders (BEO) on a daily basis and making note of any changes.
• Briefing the banquet kitchen staff daily about the upcoming and current functions.
• Supervising and coordinating all activities of cooks and banquet kitchen staff.
• Able to coordinate banquet production and plating with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.
• Establishing the day's priorities and assigning production and preparation tasks for the banquet kitchen staff/chefs to execute.
• Effectively communicating both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Taking physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory.
• Assisting the resort's sales & catering or banqueting staff with banquets, parties, and other special events.
• Assisting in determining the minimum and maximum stocks of all food, cooking supplies, and equipment.
• Assisting the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef in banquet menu development and execution.
• Maintaining inventory control procedures and ensuring that the banquet kitchen is prepared for the following day's work.
• Managing all day-to-day operations of the banquet kitchen.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• Complimentary Meals during Work Hours.

• Experience in planning and directing kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to develop and execute banquet menus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures.