Banquet Chef

The Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern In La Crosse, WI

Banquet Chef

Job Responsibilities

• Hire, train, evaluate, lead, motivate, coach and discipline all catering BOH staff on the banquet food production to ensure that all established standards are met
• Check, coordinate, and fulfill details of each catering function per the banquet event order
• Identify catering service and execution issues and take appropriate action to correct them
• Identify staff development needs and create action plan to correct
• Efficiently plan and develop catering menus in collaboration with ownership/ownership representative and Executive Chefs while considering factors such as product availability, food and labor costs, menu concepts, marketability, business volume
• Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times and comply with Waterfront, local, state and federal regulations
• Safeguard all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles

Job Requirements

• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Computer literate – proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and attentive to email correspondence
• 5 Years of similar Culinary experience
• 2 years previous experience in food management
• Experience in high-volume catering operation
• ServSafe certified, or equivalent, or certified within 90 days of employment

The Perks

• Sustainable and competitive pay!
• Banquet Chef salary starting at $45,000-$55,000/ year based on experience. PLUS annual performance based bonus.
• Everyone loves free food – you get a free meal while working featuring some of the most delicious menus in La Crosse.
• Awesome employee discounts
• FREE primary care clinic for you and your dependents, and for ALL employees!
• Employee wellness programs, most offered to you at NO cost, including a fitness center membership worth $467 a year.
• We pay 80% of medical benefits for FT eligible employees, and we have FSA and Retirement Savings options too! PTO & Holiday Pay! What are you waiting for? Apply now…

Who We Are

We believe that La Crosse is a great community that deserves great restaurants, and we believe we have created this experience through inventive cuisine, exceptional service, and attention to detail. We believe in highlighting our regional resources around us is the best foundation in building our menus, our team, and our environment. We believe that investing in happy and knowledgeable staff will lead to happy and knowledgeable guests. Finally, we believe the concept of high-quality hospitality is grounded in three priorities: respect for our strong business principles, the guest experience, and sustainable practices that ensure a long-term placemark in downtown La Crosse on the river. Join us! When you work for us, we work for YOU!

The Work

We know this can be hard work, which is why we’re committed to supporting all our team members in creating a positive, fun, and respectful work environment. We’ve invested in a leadership team that will give you the opportunity to learn and grow with the training and tools to reach your goals.