Banquet Chef

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead culinary operations in a vibrant hotel environment. This role involves planning and overseeing banquet kitchen activities, ensuring the highest quality food production, and maintaining exceptional service standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to empower and train a dynamic team. Join a workplace that values respect, gratitude, and empowerment, and contribute to creating memorable dining experiences for guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced culinary setting and are eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with a focus on banquet operations.
• Management ServSafe certification is required.
• Experience in customer service and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day culinary operations for banquet events.
• Train staff on food preparation and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with health department regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Food Safety Management

Inventory Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Management ServSafe Certification

Tools

Culinary Tools

Commercial Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Overview

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park

Luxurious comfort embraces pure style at the elegant, four-diamond Omni Hotel at Centennial Park. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta within the bustling Centennial Park District, this luxury hotel treats you to views of the spectacular downtown skyline or picturesque Centennial Olympic Park. The Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park is connected to Philips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center, and it is the closest hotel to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Omni Atlanta's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Hotel at Centennial Park may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Banquet Chef will manage all aspects pertaining to the banquet kitchen in servicing all events to ensure effective operation of the overall Banquet kitchen food production.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen as it pertains to banquets.
• Assign (in detail) preparation and specific duties lists to auxiliary banquet kitchen staff for efficient execution of upcoming events.
• Select, order, inspect and use only the highest standard food product in preparation of all menu items as per Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Oversee and aid in production and execution of menu items.
• Monitor the receipt, storage, and rotation of food product (as to comply with health department regulations), including coverage, labeling, dating and placing items in proper containers for kitchen service.
• Evaluate the work performance of cooks and give guidance and discipline as necessary.
• Maintain effective communications with Executive Sous Chef/Executive Chef concerning food production.
• Facilitate the professionalism of our banquet team by adhering to proper language, uniforms, hygiene, and employee relations.
• Continue self-education of hospitality industry using available tools such as internet, industry magazines, books, and organization.
• Lead the Banquet Kitchen Team in food preparation and presentation during all events.
• Participate in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
• Operate and maintain all department equipment and report malfunctions.
• Purchase appropriate supplies and manage inventories according to budget.
• Review staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met.
• Train associates in safety procedures and supervise their ability to follow loss prevention policies to prevent accidents and control costs.
• Effectively investigate reports and follow-up on associate incidents.
• Set a positive example for guest relations.

Qualifications

• Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.
• Empower associates to provide excellent customer service. Ensure associates understand expectations and parameters.
• Observe service behaviors of associates and provide feedback to individuals; continuously strive to improve service performance.
• Emphasize guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focus on continuous improvement.
• Help associates receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations.
• Assist as needed in the interviewing and hiring of associate team members with the appropriate skills.
• Support a departmental orientation program for associates to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job. Ensure associates are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
• Use all available on-the-job training tools for associates; supervise ongoing training initiatives and conduct training when appropriate.
• Communicate performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Participate in the associate performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
• Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensure associates do the same within the team.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift to include holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Must be Management ServSafe certified.
• A culinary degree and/or formal training is strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight. Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting. Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc.) and taste/smell.

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel in restaurant and kitchen areas with exposure to humidity, steam and extreme temperatures.
• Exposure to hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to [e-mail].