Catering Banquet Chef

Job Summary:

The Catering Banquet Chef is responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality food for catered events, banquets, and off-site functions. This role ensures that all dishes meet company standards for taste, presentation, and food safety while managing kitchen staff, overseeing food production, and maintaining operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Food Preparation & Execution

• Develop and execute menus for catering events, banquets, and private functions, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Oversee food production, ensuring that all items are prepared on time and according to event specifications.
• Ensure proper portioning, garnishing, and presentation of all menu items.
• Adapt recipes and cooking techniques to accommodate dietary restrictions and client preferences.

Event Coordination & Execution

• Collaborate with event planners, clients, and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless execution of events.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen operations during events, ensuring efficiency and adherence to timelines.
• Manage on-site and off-site catering setups, ensuring that all equipment, supplies, and food items are transported and arranged properly.

Kitchen Management & Leadership

• Train, mentor, and oversee catering kitchen staff, ensuring a high level of performance and professionalism.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Monitor food and labor costs, helping to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Order and maintain inventory of ingredients, supplies, and equipment needed for catering operations.

Quality Control & Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper handling, storage, and labeling of food.
• Conduct quality control checks to maintain high standards of food production.
• Address any issues related to food quality, service, or client satisfaction promptly.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef, Catering Chef, or in a similar high-volume culinary role.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, banquet-style cooking, and large-scale food production.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for long periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Capability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work in hot and cold kitchen conditions.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee meal discounts

If you are a passionate and experienced chef looking to lead catering and banquet operations with creativity and excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73132 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73132: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000