Banquet Chef

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Elko (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Alabama seeks a skilled Banquet Cook to lead and execute banquet menus, ensuring exceptional guest experience. You will manage food quality, portions, and presentation, while controlling inventory and costs for events.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of culinary experience, a culinary degree or-equivalent, and a ServSafe certification, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires flexibility including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of culinary experience; banquet/catering leadership preferred.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• ServSafe or equivalent certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute banquet menus according to BEOs and guest expectations.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control for banquet functions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute banquet menus according to BEOs and guest expectations
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and presentation standards
• Manage inventory, ordering, and food cost control for banquet functions
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Work flexible schedules, including weekends and holidays

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of culinary experience; banquet/catering leadership preferred
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience a plus
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills
• ServSafe or equivalent certification required

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