Banquet Chef

Cloudland At Mclemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio By Hilton; Rising Fawn (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay!

Team Member 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 seeks a culinary-prep team member to prepare dishes, maintain high-quality presentation, and ensure clean, safe kitchens. You will work in pantry, fry, or other stations, following recipes and production specs to meet guest expectations.

You should have basic cooking skills, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to read orders and communicate clearly with the team. This on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education required, culinary credentials preferred.
• Experience in food/beverage service environments is valued.
• Understanding of kitchen safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare culinary items for guests according to recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
• Set up and break down workstations; stock and rotate per SOPs.
• Assist chefs in timely preparation and presentation of dishes.
• Monitor inventory levels; report shortages and waste.
• Support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service transitions.

Skills

Culinary basics

Food safety

English communication

Knife handling

Safety procedures

Education

High school education or equivalent

Culinary certificate or degree preferred

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEWAt 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 PROFILEPrepare 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 RESPONSIBILTIESPrepare 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 ABILITIESHigh 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 guestsPHYSICAL DEMANDSAble 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 outletsBENEFITS PACKAGECompetitive SalaryDaily Pay!Team Member Hotel Discount ProgramUniforms Provided for most positionsBenefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental optionsPaid PTO401k with employer matchFood and Beverage DiscountsTuition ReimbursementIf you think you bring the ideal blend of skills, attitude and teamwork, sprinkled with a love for natural beauty and the resort life, this could be the perfect home for you! Are you passionate and creative with a desire to grow? Let’s talk! Click here to learn more about what makes Cloudland at McLemore Resort a one-of-a-kind in experience in the Southeast!