Banquet Chef

The Post Oak; Stateline (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Golden Nugget is seeking a Banquet Chef to prepare foods to menu and recipe standards, ensuring timely service and guest satisfaction that reflects the brand’s values. The role requires knowledge of banquet operations, station management, prep, and presentation for events.

The candidate will adhere to health regulations, maintain clean work areas, and collaborate with Food & Beverage management on special projects and events.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of food & beverage, products, preparation and presentation.
• Computer skills including MS Office applications and industry tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain uniform appearance per guidelines.
• Prepare foods to menu standards and recipes for events.
• Ensure timely service and guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to health regulations and safe food handling.
• Stock and organize banquet stations and equipment.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage management on special projects.

Skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of food & beverage

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Professional and personable

Tools

MS Office

Delphi

Meeting Matrix

Work

Excel

Job description

Overview

It is the responsibility of the Banquet Chef to prepare food items according to the menu and recipe standards of the outlet and customer request. To ensure preparation and service is of the highest quality in a timely manner. This position must also exhibit a high level of professional and personalized guest service that embodies the Company’s brand standard and core values (K.E.E.P. – Kindness, Engagement, Empathy and Positivity).

Responsibilities

• Maintain uniform appearance according to established guidelines.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and Health regulations.
• Work rapidly and accurately.
• Pay particular attention to detail.
• Use proper food handling techniques when preparing food.
• Operate kitchen equipment located in the outlet.
• Knowledge of menu items and recipes for each assigned station.
• Properly stock assigned work station.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Know locations of all Golden Nugget outlets and services that are available to the guests.
• Assist with maintaining a neat, clean and safe working environment.
• Turnover/takeover station according to established procedures.
• Complete special projects as requested by Food and Beverage Management
• Prepares foods in accordance with the Company’s portions standards and recipe specifications prior to cooking, including battering, breading, seasoning and/or marinating foods.
• Adheres to the Company’s guidelines on proper food presentation and garnishes for all dishes.
• Handles, stores, labels, and rotates foods properly and in accordance with public health safety, state and local laws. Understands and follows FIFO method for food handling.
• Uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to portion, cut, slice, julienne, whip, beat, maintain holding temperature, chill, freeze or otherwise produce food for the dining room.
• Ensure a neat, clean and safe working environment.
• Present needs of the outlet to the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Complete special projects as requested by Food and Beverage Management.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required

• Work in an environment that is subjected to varying levels of heat and noise, the severity of which depends upon customer volume. At times subjected to hazards such as wet floors and dangers associated with the use of heavy-duty cutlery and cooking equipment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge of food and beverage, products, preparation and presentation.
• Computer skills, MS office, Delphi, Meeting Matrix, Work, Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal and sales related skills.
• Is self-motivated, detail oriented, professional, outgoing, and personable.
• Knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up and service, audiovisual and any other pertinent details as they relate to banquet operations.
• Minimum age requirement is 21.

Tipped Position

This position does not earn tips

Benefits

What we offer you:

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities

Disclaimer: The above information is intended as a high-level overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position and does not represent the full job description which will include all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and working conditions associated with the job. For more information or to see the full job description, contact the Human Resources department at the location in which you are applying.

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