Banquet Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Gym membership discount

Room discounts

Restaurant discounts

Movie coupons

Career growth

Early wage access

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts seeks a Banquet Chef for the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, WI. You will lead kitchen staff, train associates, and ensure top-quality banquet execution in line with resort standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of high-volume kitchen management, strong recipe knowledge, and adherence to sanitation guidelines. Benefit-rich program supports growth and cross-property opportunities.

Qualifications

• managerial and production experience in a hotel or resort
• 3-5 years in management of high volume production in multiple outlets
• thorough knowledge of food products and standard recipes
• working knowledge of safety sanitation standards
• extensive experience with kitchen equipment

Responsibilities

• Assign, in detail, duties to all associates under supervision
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper preparation of menu items
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of food products
• Adhere to procedures for cost and quality control
• Supervise daily sanitation and safety practices
• Assist engineer in repair controls of equipment and preventive maintenance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food production

Sanitation

Recipe execution

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

Description

If you're eager to showcase your talents in a prestigious, full-service, AAA Four Diamond resort and make a meaningful impact, an extraordinary career opportunity awaits you. We are on the lookout for a passionate individual to join our team and help us continue delivering the unparalleled guest experience that sets us apart. As a Banquet Chef at the Grand Geneva Resort & Spa, you will train, supervise and work with all chefs’ staff in order to cook, create and present food according to resort standard recipes in order to create quality food products

Grand Geneva in Lake Geneva is a 1,300 acre, AAA Four Diamond resort and spa recognized as a Top Resort in the Midwest by Conde Nast Traveler. This award‑winning, all‑seasons destination features over 746 guest accommodations, the WELL Spa & Salon, two championship golf courses, fitness facilities, a ski hill and terrain park, and 9 unique food and beverage outlets. Our name in the area means home, family and tradition. We have a strong sense of tradition, and we're looking to create a strong, bright future - a future that includes you.

What will you be doing?

• Assign, in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision for efficient operation of kitchen.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in proper preparation of menu items.
• Ensure proper ordering, receiving, storage (including temperature-setting) usage and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.
• Supervises daily sanitation and safety practices.
• Assist engineer in the repair controls of equipment and preventative maintenance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What do you bring to the role?

• High School Diploma preferred, or any combination of experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Managerial and production experience in similar hotel or resort required.
• At least 3-5 years in management of high volume production in multiple outlet operations.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and specific food preparation.
• Working knowledge of accepted safety sanitation standards.
• Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portions.
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes, and communicates with other associates.
• Sufficient manual dexterity of hand in order to use all kitchen equipment.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200lbs on a continuous schedule.
• Ability to perform duties in a confined space.
• Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges.
• Must be available to work a varied schedule to include days, nights, weekends and holidays.

What’s in it for you?

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Discounted gym membership
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Free parking
• “Two for one” movie theater coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Ability to grow your career and transfer from one property to another
• Early wage access
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (offered after 30 days of employment), company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program offer, and 401k with employer match
• And more!

About Us:

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style. Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all‑encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer.