Banquet Chef – Bonus Eligible, Lead High-Volume Catering

Crystal Mountain; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Crystal Mountain is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead all banquet functions and oversee kitchen operations for Wild Tomato restaurant and summer outlets. You will focus on productivity by tracking food and labor costs, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu changes to meet demand.

The role requires overseeing staffing, maintaining certification and compliance, and maintaining recipe data in our system. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are standard in this high-volume resort setting.

Qualifications

• ServSafe Certified.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.
• Effective business writing skills (grammar, vocabulary, clarity and brevity).
• Clear and concise verbal communication skills.
• Self-directed and able to maximize use of time and resources.
• Able to maintain office, employee and company confidentiality at all times.
• Dependable and meets goals.
• Exemplify professional conduct and adherence to company Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Execute all Crystal Mountain banquet functions.
• Plan and participate in menu development and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers while taking into account probable number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes, and menu.
• Estimate food consumption; purchase or requisition food and kitchen supplies.
• Review menus and assign prices to menu items, analyze recipes, and determine food, labor, and overhead costs.
• Establish par levels for banquet food items, kitchen supplies, and all other necessary products needed to operate the banquet department and make sure that the cost controller purchases such items.
• Direct food apportionment policy to control costs.
• Coordinate staffing levels and food preparation daily to ensure the timing and flow of food service meets the demand.
• Supervise cooking and other kitchen personnel and coordinate their assignments to ensure economical and timely food production.
• Observe methods of food preparation and cooking, sizes of portions, and garnishing of foods to ensure food is prepared in prescribed manner.
• Assist the executive chef in the hiring, training, supervision and success of all culinary and kitchen staff members.
• Track, document, and make sure all kitchen staff have the appropriate certification, licensing and training according to Crystal Mountain Policies and State and Federal Laws.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of the recipe database through our Food Trak inventory system.
• Maintain a clean environment to include proper food handling, storage, and sanitation.
• Capable of creating a motivational atmosphere and a cohesive food & beverage team, modeling proper culinary techniques and working alongside the staff.
• Adhere to all four-star resort performance standards to ensure that all guests have an outstanding dining experience.
• Other duties and tasks as required.

Skills

ServSafe Certified

MS Office proficiency

Business writing

Verbal communication

Self-directed

Confidentiality

Dependability

Professional conduct

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, or Management

8+ years kitchen experience with 2+ years management

Tools

Excel

Word

Access

Outlook

Job description

Crystal Mountain is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead all banquet functions and oversee kitchen operations for Wild Tomato restaurant and summer outlets. You will focus on productivity by tracking food and labor costs, while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu changes to meet demand.

The role requires overseeing staffing, maintaining certification and compliance, and maintaining recipe data in our system. Evening, weekend and holiday shifts are standard in this high-volume resort setting.