Banquet Chef

Local30sandiego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Staff meals

Travel discounts

Paid holidays

On-demand pay

Nationwide discounts

Job summary

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead our banquet culinary operations on Shelter Island. You will drive menu creation, oversee event preparation, and manage kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences for large-scale events.

You will collaborate with event planners, ensure food safety and quality, and stay current with culinary trends. Join a boutique, waterfront team committed to guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Culinary mastery across techniques and cuisines.
• Proven leadership of kitchen teams in banquet settings.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to food quality, plating, and safety.
• Clear communication with clients, planners, and staff.
• Flexibility to handle changing event requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Creative menu development for diverse events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate banquet menus with clients and planners.
• Oversee cooking and plating for banquets, tastings, and events.
• Manage kitchen staff, assign tasks, and train as needed.
• Maintain inventory and minimize waste while ensuring freshness.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor quality and presentation throughout events.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and techniques.
• Help implement SOPs for banquet operations.
• Attend weekly meetings and trainings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Food safety

Creativity

Job description

Description

WE ARE

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai Resort is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a private club, all located just minutes from downtown San Diego. We are excited to welcome an experienced, highly skilled and enthusiastic Banquet Chef to help lead our banquet food operation and join our culinary team! Kona Kai Resort is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. Someone who wants to be part of the Kona Kai culture, to stay a while and serve with a purpose. Come out and be part of the serenity of peaceful waterfront views at our friendly full-service San Diego harbor view hotel, surrounded by eleven acres of lush tropical gardens and calm water scenery!

OUR CULTURE | INDIVIDUAL DISTINCTIVE, COLLECTIVE SOUL

The Kona Kai San Diego is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts: a curated collection of 20 unique hotels around the USA, distinctly unique in location and soul. Our best performers are independent thinkers, get creative and make decisions without too many corporate SOPs. They tend to be goal-oriented, financially sound, with a fair amount of grit. We look for people with high integrity and a positive, flexible mindset. Our properties are not one-size-fits-all. And neither are our people.

THE JOB:

This role will report to: Executive Chef

As a Banquet Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and execution of culinary offerings for large-scale banquets, events and functions. Your creativity, attention to detail, organization and ability to lead a team will be instrumental in delivering exceptional dinning experiences to our guests.

Requirements

To be successful in the Banquet Chef position, you:

• Culinary expertise: In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, culinary trends, and a wide range of cuisines. Ability to create and execute menus that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.
• Leadership skills: Strong leadership and management abilities to oversee a team of kitchen staff, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Organization and time management: Excellent organizational skills to plan and coordinate multiple banquets simultaneously. Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail: Meticulous attention to detail in food preparation, presentation, and garnishing. Ensuring that each dish meets high standards of quality and visual appeal.
• Communication and teamwork: Effective communication skills to collaborate with clients, event planners , kitchen staff and other departments. Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate efforts to deliver exceptional banquet experiences.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and last-minute requests. Quickly resolve any challenges that may arise during banquets or events.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices and health codes. Ensuring a clean a hygienic kitchen environment and adherence to safety protocols.
• Creativity: Innovative and creative approach to menu development and presentation. Successfully introduce new flavors, textures and culinary concepts to enhance the banquet experience.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate all aspects of banquet menus, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation
• Collaborate with event planners and clients to create customized menus that meet their specific needs and preferences
• Oversee the preparation and cooking of a wide range of dishes, inclusive of appetizers, main courses, and desserts for banquets, tastings and events.
• Manage Kitchen staff, including assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and providing guidance and training as needed.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure proper storage of ingredients to minimize waste and maximize freshness
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards, as well as health and safety regulations
• Monitor food quality and presentation throughout the banquet, making adjustments as necessary to maintain high standards
• Coordinate with other departments, such as event planning and service staff, to ensure smooth and efficient operations during banquets and events.
• Stay updated on the latest culinary trends and techniques, incorporating them into menu planning and food preparation
• Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline banquets operations.
• Attend weekly meetings and trainings
• among other responsibilities

When joining our team as the Banquet Chef, you will be offered:

• Health Benefits Package - Medical/Dental/Vision/EAP
• Matching 401k after 1 year
• Meal provided every shift
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Dry Cleaning
• Travel discounts at partner Noble House Hotels around the country
• Paid holidays/ Vacation time
• On Demand Pay - your pay before payday
• Nation wide discount program (inclusive of theme park, MLB, NFL and concert tickets )

Are you ready to join the excitement?

We look forward to hearing from you and sharing more details about this amazing opportunity with you.

At Kona Kai San Diego, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.