Banquet Chef

Double Tree by Hilton and Haley & Bear; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hilton travel discounts

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with 4% company match

Positive, locally owned work环境

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

Catering by Design is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead our team and deliver unforgettable culinary experiences with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Open flexibility based on event volume and scheduling.

You will supervise kitchen operations for off-site events, assist the Executive Chef, and help with menu planning, costing, plating, and culinary photography. Strong teamwork and composure under pressure are essential.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen, cooking, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry items as needed, up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for off-site catering events.
• Assist Executive Chef with supervision of food preparation and support staff.
• Develop catering menus, recipe cards, cost cards, plate presentations and photos.
• Monitor safety and cleanliness of off-site facilities used and ensure culinary spaces are cleaned after use.

Skills

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Reliability

Job description

Catering by Design is searching for a Banquet Chef to lead our dedicated team and craft unforgettable culinary experiences with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Executive Chef with supervision of all food preparation and support staff
• Be directly responsible for kitchen production as it relates to off-site catered events
• Supervise all kitchen operations as it relates to off‑site catered events
• Assist with overall coordination of all banquet and outlet food production, as needed
• Participate in the development of catering menus, recipe cards, cost cards, plate presentations and photos
• Monitor all catering menus and the specifications
• Monitor safety and cleanliness of off‑site facilities used (ensure culinary space used is cleaned before leaving)

What We’re Looking For

• Reliable
• Team‑focused
• Calm under pressure
• Willing to learn
• Proud of good food and a clean kitchen
• Able to follow directions and ask questions when needed
• Able to work well with a diverse group of people

Schedule

Open flexibility based on the number of events

Benefits and Perks

• Hilton hotel travel discounts
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for full‑time employees after 60 days
• 401(k) with a 4% company match for full‑time employees
• A positive, locally owned work environment
• Opportunities to learn and grow

Requirements

• Prior kitchen, cooking, or hospitality experience preferred
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry items as needed
• Ability to work in a hot, busy kitchen
• Non‑slip shoes recommended
• Ability to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test
• Requires walking, sitting, and standing to a significant degree, reaching, handling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and smelling
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying or transporting of food, objects, or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.

Duprey Hospitality and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.