Banquet Chef

OTH Hotels Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OTH Hotels Resorts as a Banquet Chef at DoubleTree Pittsburgh - Green Tree. In this role, you'll elevate dining experiences through creativity and precision while leading a dedicated culinary team.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing kitchen operations for events, ensuring high-quality food presentation, and collaborating with event staff. With a strong focus on food safety and a passion for large-scale production, you’ll help create unforgettable culinary moments for guests.

This position may require flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all banquet kitchen operations for events.
• Lead and motivate culinary team for quality food presentation.
• Collaborate with event managers on banquet event orders.

Skills

Food production

Event-driven service

Time management

Communication skills

Job description

DoubleTree Pittsburgh - Green Tree, 500 Mansfield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Where Hospitality Becomes Unscripted.

Job Summary

At OTH Hotels Resorts, we don’t believe in service that’s scripted—we believe in hospitality that’s human. As a Banquet Chef, you bring creativity, precision, and heart to every plated dish, buffet spread, and culinary event—transforming meals into memorable moments for groups large and small. This isn’t just about following a banquet order—it’s about elevating the experience behind it. You lead your team with confidence, infuse every service with flavor and intention, and ensure that each guest—from wedding guest to conference attendee—feels the care behind the cuisine. You are more than a banquet chef—you’re a storyteller through food. And when empowered with our Unscripted Hospitality mindset, your culinary leadership helps turn events into celebrations guests won’t forget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all banquet kitchen operations including preparation, execution, and breakdown for events of all sizes.
• Lead, train, and motivate the banquet culinary team to deliver consistent, high-quality food presentation and flavor.
• Collaborate with event managers, sales teams, and executive chef to understand banquet event orders (BEOs) and execute them to spec.
• Ensure efficient prep and production timelines for plated dinners, buffets, receptions, and specialty menus.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation across all kitchen and prep areas.
• Monitor food and labor costs, portion control, and inventory specific to banquet production.
• Adjust menus or execution based on last-minute changes while maintaining quality and timeliness.
• Oversee the setup and restocking of banquet kitchen and service stations before, during, and after events.
• Ensure equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained to reduce downtime and hazards.
• Be a calm, organized, and solutions-focused presence before, during, and after high-pressure service.

Who You Are

• A confident, hands-on culinary leader with a passion for large-scale food production and event-driven service.
• Creative and flexible—able to adapt to changing guest needs, last-minute updates, or unique dietary requests.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and communication skills.
• Experienced in banquet, catering, or high-volume kitchen environments (2+ years preferred).
• Knowledgeable in food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).
• Skilled in managing a team and working alongside others under tight timelines.
• Open to flexible scheduling, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physically able to stand, bend, lift, and move throughout long shifts in a busy kitchen.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary.