Chef de Cuisine - Banquets

Accor; Jaipur; On-site; INR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor in Jaipur is seeking a highly skilled Banquet Chef to lead our banquet kitchen for weddings, corporate events and social functions, ensuring top-tier presentation, hygiene and efficiency.

You will plan menus, manage large-scale events, supervise the kitchen team, control food costs and coordinate with Sales, Events and Service for flawless execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef in a reputed hotel or luxury brand.
• Strong knowledge of multi-cuisine (Indian & International) banquet production.
• Experience managing large-scale events (weddings, MICE, social functions).
• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute banquet menus for events of varying scales and themes.
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes.
• Manage kitchen operations during large-scale events and functions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Service teams for seamless execution.
• Maintain food cost control, portioning, and wastage management.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the banquet kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Innovate and introduce new menu concepts, live counters, and themed cuisines.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Team management

Time management

Pressure handling

Multi-cuisine banquet production

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Company Description

As Accor we are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Banquet Chef to lead and manage our banquet kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality food for weddings, corporate events, and social functions while maintaining the highest standards of presentation, hygiene, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute banquet menus for events of varying scales and themes
• Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes
• Manage kitchen operations during large-scale events and functions
• Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Service teams for seamless execution
• Maintain food cost control, portioning, and wastage management
• Supervise, train, and motivate the banquet kitchen team
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• Innovate and introduce new menu concepts, live counters, and themed cuisines

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef in a reputed hotel.
• Strong knowledge of multi-cuisine (Indian & International) banquet production
• Experience handling large-scale events (weddings, MICE, social functions)
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
• Experience in luxury or upscale hospitality brands
• Knowledge of sustainable and modern culinary trends