Banquet Chef

Marriott Denver Tech Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Banquet Kitchen Manager at their Denver location. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, staff management, and ensuring high-quality food service delivery. Candidates should have extensive experience in the catering domain and possess strong leadership skills. Joining this dynamic team offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to an exceptional dining experience.

Benefits

Hospitality discounts worldwide

Free on-site parking

One free hot meal per shift

Free RTD EcoPass

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Requires 2-3 years of experience in a managerial position in food service.
• Thorough knowledge of catering and food service operations is necessary.
• Ability to supervise and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the banquet kitchen staff and operations.
• Develop and recommend menu changes while managing food costs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Management skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Post-high school education

Job description

Why us?

Applications open until 07/12/2025 or until position is filled.

The Marriott Denver Tech Center Hotel, a part of Sage Hospitality Group, is looking for individuals to join their team and uphold Marriott's promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always."

As a host, you'd be essential in delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, and forward-thinking service to both guests and fellow associates. Sage Hospitality emphasizes a dynamic and progressive culture focused on customer service and enriching lives.

The hotel itself boasts 605 guest rooms, over 49,000 square feet of meeting space, and a charming local Beer Garden. Its location in the Denver Tech Center offers convenient access to the light rail for downtown Denver and nearby attractions like Greenwood Village, Comedy Works, and the Landmark Theater.

The Marriott Denver Tech Center values uniqueness and authenticity, fostering a community built on integrity, respect, innovation, and togetherness. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a team that embraces individuality, consider applying!

Job Overview

Plan and manage the banquet kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the banquet department in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products.

Responsibilities

• Position is responsible for long and short term planning and day-to-day operations of the banquet kitchen and related areas.
• Recommends menu and procedural changes.
• Recommends the budget and manages food and labor costs within approved budget constraints.
• Performs all essential functions while adhering to all SOP's and future food programs to ensure a consistent, quality product.
• Manage associates and managers in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe environment; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
• Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost effective manner.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
• Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc.) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
• Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

One or two years of post-high school education

Experience

Experience required by position is from two to three full years of full employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.
• Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Requires oral and written communication skills.
• Must have moderate hearing -to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate speech communication skills to be able to communicate with staff. Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read and understand all BEO's.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: All these functions are essential because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment, 75% of the time.
• Bending does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis, throughout the day.
• Standing usually during preparation or plate -up to one hour at a time, usually 3-5 times a day.
• No climbing required.
• No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of full shift

Benefits

Marriott and Sage Hotels and Restaurant Discounts Worldwide

Free On-Site Parking

One free hot meal per shift

Free RTD EcoPass

Competitive Benefits Package

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Company-paid short-term disability

Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays

Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.

Salary

USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

Source: Hospitality Online