Banquet Chef

Valor Hospitality Partners; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay (if applicable)

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & Beverage discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners in Gulf Shores, AL is seeking a kitchen team member to support daily food preparation in pantry, fry stations or other kitchen areas. You will ensure items meet production requirements, quality standards, and a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, prepping ahead, rotating perishables, checking stock and assisting with food cost control. Previous experience in food and beverage is valued; English communication with staff and guests

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; culinary certificate preferred.
• 3–6 months in a food/beverage environment.
• Experience operating industrial ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic cooking techniques and knife handling; safety and sanitation awareness.
• Must read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to communicate hotel services to staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipes and portion standards.
• Start items ahead of time without over-preparing for estimated needs.
• Remember and assemble multiple orders accurately.
• Date, rotate, and store perishables per SOP and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to designated storage with date labeling.
• Assist in identifying and addressing food cost issues; help reduce waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Kitchen prep

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certificate/degree

Tools

Industrial ovens

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here.

Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Prepare culinary delights for our guests and hotel clientele. Guest satisfaction revolves around the food appearance, high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Be responsible for the daily preparation of food items in the pantry, fry stations or other areas of the kitchen. Prepare food items in accordance with production requirements and quality standards while maintaining a safe sanitary work environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Prepare food of consistent quality following recipe cards, use records, production and portion standards, per order specks.
• Start food items that are prepared ahead of time, making sure not to prepare more than estimated needs.
• Remembering all the multiple orders and easily assemble them to the order.
• Date all food containers and rotate as per the SOP, making sure that all perishables are kept at proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull, and line set up. Note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages. Assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return all food items not used on next shift to designed storage areas, being sure to cover/date all perishables.
• Assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any food cost problems; control food waste, loss and usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school education or equivalent experience. Culinary certificate or degree preferred.
• Three - Six months in a food/beverage services environment or establishment.
• Strong knowledge of operating industrial sized ovens and cooking ranges.
• Possess knowledge of preparing different types of cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Have a basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills. Understand and knowledgeable of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.
• Must have manual coordination to punch buttons, grasp items in hand, and carry containers loaded with food and liquids.
• Able to read, speak and understand English.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to lift, push, carry 20 - 40 lbs.
• Stand continuously for long periods of time.
• Lift, pull, push, bend, and move items to support the hotel and outlets

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary
• Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

If you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love of the beach and Gulf Shores, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk!