Banquet Chef

The Duprey Companies; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hilton hotel discounts

Health, dental, and vision after 60 1?

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Catering by Design in Concord, NH is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead our dedicated team and craft unforgettable culinary experiences with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You will support the Executive Chef and oversee off-site catering food production for events, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.

Open to flexible scheduling based on event demand; this role rewards reliability, teamwork, and a passion for great food.

Qualifications

• Prior kitchen, cooking, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre‑employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with supervision of all food preparation and support staff.
• Responsible for kitchen production related to off-site catered events.
• Supervise all kitchen operations for off‑site catered events.
• Assist with coordination of banquet and outlet food production as needed.
• Participate in development of catering menus, recipe cards, cost cards, and plate presentations.

Skills

Reliability

Team‑focused

Calm under pressure

Willing to learn

Proud of good food

Follow directions

Diversity collaboration

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.