Banquet Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

We are seeking a talented and passionate Banquet Chef to join our culinary team. The Banquet Chef will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and presentation of high-quality food for large events, such as weddings, corporate meetings, and special functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banquet or event catering, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and service.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals for banquets, special events, and large gatherings.
• Ensure that all food is prepared in a timely and efficient manner, meeting the event's specifications and dietary requirements.
• Lead, train, and manage the banquet kitchen staff, ensuring all team members are working effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborate with event planners and management to understand event details, including menu requirements, guest counts, and dietary preferences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, ensuring compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and work with the purchasing team to order supplies and ingredients as needed for upcoming events.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet the standards of the company and client expectations.
• Troubleshoot any issues that may arise during banquet service, ensuring a smooth and successful event.
• Assist with menu planning and development for banquet events, offering creative ideas and solutions to suit the event's theme or client's preferences.
• Manage kitchen operations during large-scale events, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food to maintain freshness and minimize waste.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements :

Licenses or Certificates

Grooming

Other

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, seasonality, rush jobs or technological.)