Banquets Chef

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

La Ribera

On-site

MXN 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive plan

Shuttle service to the resort

Free uniform dry cleaning

In-house training workshops

Employee awards program

Job summary

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas is seeking an experienced Banquets Chef to lead large-scale events with culinary excellence.

You will manage banquet kitchen operations, plan high-end menus, mentor staff, and ensure flawless service for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings at our luxury property in Los Cabos. Fluency in Spanish and English, plus 5+ years in a luxury banquet environment, is required.

Qualifications

Fluency in Spanish and English is essential for effective communication.
Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of banquet kitchen management in luxury hotels or resorts.
Proven leadership in high-volume catering environments with exceptional service.
Strong knowledge of banquet production, menu planning, buffets and plated service.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, development, and execution of banquet menus for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and special functions.
Oversee all banquet kitchen operations, including production, staffing, and event execution while upholding safety and quality.
Recruit, train, and develop banquet culinary team members to foster high performance.
Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and waste reduction to maximize profitability.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling regulations across events.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Banquet kitchen operations

Menu planning

Food cost control

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality Management degree

Tools

BirchStreet

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Laid-back luxury meets bucket-list adventure on this undiscovered east cape of Los Cabo. A place for those with a taste for the undiscovered and the extraordinary, our East Cape location on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula is the epicentre for adventure. Swim in the most expansive beach in Los Cabos or set sail from our private marina on the Sea of Cortez, coined \"the aquarium of the world\" by famed oceanographer Jacques Cousteau.

About the role of the Banquets Chef

The Banquets Chef will oversee all culinary operations related to banquet and catered events, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation across all functions. This role is responsible for executing large-scale events, from intimate gatherings to high-volume functions, while maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence, creativity, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive banquet experience, and the ability to deliver memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced luxury environment.

What you will do:

Lead the planning, development, and execution of banquet menus for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and special functions, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.

Oversee all banquet kitchen operations, including food production, staffing coordination, and event execution, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and culinary excellence.

Recruit, train, mentor, and develop banquet culinary team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and waste reduction initiatives to maximize profitability and operational efficiency without compromising quality.

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and food handling regulations while delivering memorable dining experiences for guests across all banquet and catering events.

What you bring:

Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential for effective communication within a bilingual team and with guests, clients, and event planners.

Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.

Minimum of 5+ years of experience managing banquet kitchen operations, including large-scale event execution, food cost control, labor management, and operational efficiency.

Proven experience as a Banquets Chef, or similar leadership role in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume catering environment.

Strong knowledge of banquet production, menu planning, buffet presentations, plated service, and special event execution.

Demonstrated ability to lead culinary teams in fast-paced, high-volume operations while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

At least 5+ years of experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale hospitality environment where excellence in service and guest satisfaction is a priority.

Experience with BirchStreet or similar purchasing and inventory management systems is highly desirable.

Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and consistently deliver exceptional results.

Proven ability to work proficiently with hotel systems while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and ensuring flawless event execution.

What we offer:

Compensation: Highly competitive salaries as well as an annual incentive plan for managerial roles at Department Head level

Transport: Shuttle service from San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo to the resort

Uniforms: Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

Training & Development: In-house training workshops for line and management employees

Recognition: Employee Service Awards as well as Employee of the Month & Employee of the Year Awards

Service Culture

Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that each of us needs a sense of dignity, pride, and satisfaction in what we do.

About Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos, at Costa Palmas, located in LA RIBERA, will be part of the exclusive Costa Palmas resort community, which will also include a private marina and a members-only beach and yacht club, all situated along a two-mile stretch of pristine white sand and the warm, swimmable waters of the Sea of Cortez. Los Cabos has long been a favorite destination for luxury travelers and is a natural fit for Four Seasons as we expand our presence in Mexico. We look forward to welcoming our guests from around the world to experience Four Seasons' legendary quality and service while discovering the richness and beauty of Baja’s eastern cape with a variety of activities including swimming, snorkeling, sportfishing, golf and desert adventures.

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