What are the responsibilities and job description for the Banquet Chef position at Pilot Project Brewing?
Target Start Date : March, 2025Benefits : Healthcare, Dental, and Vision following 60 days of employment401(k) following 1 year of employmentPTO Package Key Qualifications : Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal-settingExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsTime management and organizationAdvanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practicesResponsibilities : Operate as the banquet chef in charge of food preparation execution, inventory, and banquet procedures upholding Pilot Projects high standards and in compliance with city, state, and federal lawsDevelop, maintain, iterate and manage existing and new recipes that meet customer needs and comply with quality and departmental standardsFollow banquet recipes developed by Executive ChefMaintain and communicate recipes and cost of goods for all products prior to releasePresent new recipe ideas to Executive Chef for menu approvalOversee and comply with nutrition, sanitation and safety regulationsMaintain a well-organized, clean kitchen and walk-in cooler environmentRemedy any problems or defects with food, equipment, and food spoilageAdhere to all regulations set forth by the Department of Health on all city, state, and federal levels (CDPH, IDPH, FDA, etc.)Train banquet staff on food preparation, presentation, kitchen and cooler managementSchedule and perform regular kitchen and cooler walk-throughs with managementBuild and maintain productive relationships with co-workers, vendors, external partners, and guestsMaintain up-to-date certifications including food manager certificationOversee the kitchen event schedule and drive overhead efficiencyDevelop, maintain, and teach Standard Operating Procedures to kitchen staffRegularly communicate with hospitality management Attend weekly meetings with kitchen, event staff and hospitality managersCommunicate effectively and in a timely manner across all business communication channelsStay current on developing trends in the restaurant industryIdentify and introduce new culinary techniques and ideasLooks for ways to save the facility money while still providing top quality products and services for clients.Possess the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually platedOversee the work of the banquet kitchen staffEnsure adequate numbers of kitchen staff are scheduled to properly handle each banquetParticipate in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actionsOther Expectations : Uphold the highest standards of customer service for every guestAssist CDC with prepping, cooking and plating Pilot Project culinary creations expediting food to Pilot Project guestsAssist with expo position on restaurant side on busy evenings that dont have events scheduledWillingness to help out with other tasks, such as tasting room support and related eventsMaintain high integrity for business performance, personal relations, and maintain sustainable business practicesFoster a climate of cooperation and respect between coworkers while communicating openly and respectfullyAdhere to company policies as outlined in employee handbookPerform any other duties as assigned
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