Banquet Chef

Placements24; Queenstown; Presencial; NZD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Staff meals & hotel discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Banquet Chef to lead a culinary team in Queenstown, NZ. You will plan, prepare, and execute high-quality food for banquets, events, and conferences, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all guests.

You will oversee menu development, cost control, and staff management in a fast-paced event-driven environment, collaborating with events staff to deliver innovative dishes and flawless service.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or similar high-volume catering role.
• Strong culinary skills with diverse cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Experience in menu development and costing for large-scale events.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Relevant culinary certifications and a passion for innovation in food preparation.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all culinary operations for banquets and events, including menu planning, food preparation, and execution.
• Develop creative and appealing menus tailored to diverse events and client requirements.
• Manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure adherence to the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure successful execution of all catered functions.

Conocimientos

Banquet cooking

Large-volume catering

Menu development

Team leadership

Food safety

Educación

Culinary certifications

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and creative Banquet Chef to lead their culinary team in Queenstown. You will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality food for banquets, events, and conferences, ensuring an exceptional dining experience for all guests. This role requires a strong understanding of large-scale catering, menu development, and team leadership within a demanding event-driven environment. You will work closely with the event planning team and banqueting staff to deliver innovative dishes and flawless service that consistently exceed client expectations and uphold the establishment's culinary reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations for banquets and events, including menu planning, food preparation, and execution.
• Develop creative and appealing menus tailored to diverse events and client requirements.
• Manage kitchen staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure adherence to the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Control food costs, manage inventory, and maintain efficient kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the events team to ensure successful execution of all catered functions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef or in a similar high-volume catering role.
• Strong culinary skills with expertise in various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Experience in menu development and costing for large-scale events.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Relevant culinary certifications and a passion for innovation in food preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and culinary development.
• Staff meals and discounts on hotel services in Queenstown.
• A dynamic and rewarding work environment with a focus on culinary excellence.