Banquet Chef de Partie

Thompson Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Room discounts at Hyatt locations

Job summary

Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos is seeking a Banquet Chef de Partie to lead a culinary station in a luxury, high-volume banquet kitchen. You will own BEO execution, station prep, and staff mentorship to deliver flawless, chef-driven cuisine for events from VIP dinners to large corporate functions.

The role requires elite organizational skills, the ability to scale recipes precisely, and the calm under pressure to maintain service standards during busy events.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, luxury hotel or large-scale catering environment.
• Current Manager's Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Ability to read and execute daily BEOs with precise portioning and timing.

Responsibilities

• BEO Execution & Station Management.
• Read, analyze, and execute daily BEOs for exact portioning and dietary mods.
• Independently manage daily prep for designated station.
• Direct and mentor Banquet Cooks on plating and recipe specs.
• Execute batch cooking with fine-dining aesthetics.
• Adapt to changes in guest counts, timelines, or dietary restrictions.
• Set up and breakdown banquet lines and equipment.
• Enforce FIFO inventory to control costs.
• Maintain sanitation and temperature logs.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume cooking

Station management

Food safety

Tools

Tilt skillets

Combi-ovens

Steam kettles

Job description

Summary
JOB TITLE: Banquet Chef de Partie

Organization- Thompson Austin - 5th and Brazos

Summary
JOB TITLE: Banquet Chef de Partie

Department: Culinary / Banquets

Reports To: Banquet Sous Chef / Executive Chef

Position Summary
The Banquet Chef de Partie is a pivotal leadership role within the high-volume banquet kitchen. This individual is responsible for owning and executing a specific culinary station (Hot, Cold, or Pastry) to deliver flawless, luxury-standard cuisine for events ranging from intimate VIP dinners to large corporate functions. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, possesses elite organizational skills, and knows how to execute precise recipe scaling based on daily Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) with zero compromise on quality.

Core Responsibilities

• BEO Execution & Station Management
• Read, analyze, and execute daily BEOs to ensure exact portioning, timing, and dietary modifications are met for every function.
• Independently manage the daily prep list for your designated station, ensuring all mise en place is completed ahead of service.
• Direct and mentor Banquet Cooks on your station, ensuring they meet exact recipe specifications and plating standards.
• High-Volume Culinary Excellence
• Execute batch cooking, precise temperature control, and bulk plating while maintaining fine-dining aesthetics and flavor profiles.
• Adapt instantly to rapid changes in guest counts, delayed event timelines, or last-minute dietary restrictions without disrupting the flow of service.
• Set up and breakdown complex banquet lines, hot boxes, and speed racks efficiently.
• Financial Control & Inventory Management
• Enforce strict First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory rotation to aggressively eliminate food waste and protect department food costs.
• Communicate low inventory levels, ingredient shortages, or product quality issues immediately to the Banquet Sous Chef.
• Maximize ingredient yields through precise butchery, trimming, and batch scaling.
• Compliance, Safety & Sanitation
• Maintain an immaculate, inspection-ready station at all times, exceeding local health department regulations.
• Accurately maintain all required temperature logs for walk-ins, hot boxes, and cooling charts.
• Enforce strict cross-contamination protocols, particularly regarding severe guest allergies.

The Hotels

When you stay at a Thompson Hotel, you are welcome as a resident. With intuitive service, each guest is provided a tailored experience, enhancing their personal travel journey and bridging connections to the local perspective. Thompson's unique hotels are timeless destinations, creating distinctive experiences that transform your day, your trip, or even your life. Thompson Austin offers 212 luxury guestrooms and Suites plus 17 residences along with a 10,000 square foot wellness center, restaurant + bar concepts, an expansive pool deck, and private cabanas, and over 10,000 square feet of flexible and traditional event space.

The 193-king room tommie Austin is built for the spirited adventurer. Guest will be encouraged to explore Austin’s unparalleled offerings and in every square foot, tommie is an opportunity to meet and be inspired. Where art and atmosphere seep in from the surrounding neighborhood, and collaborations seep back out. tommie will feature a bespoke coffee and wine shop and allow guests to be the master of their own stay while still offering warm and authentic service.

The Benefits & Perks

We have you covered with an awesome rewards package! Health and welfare plans? We have a range of choices for you and your eligible dependents. Financial wellbeing? Got it! Opt into our 401(k) plan, College Saving Plan, or Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Oh, and we don’t want to leave out our lifestyle benefits! Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, paid Family Bonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, well-being & educational assistance, and many more!

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years in a high-volume, luxury hotel, or large-scale catering environment or 2-3 previous supervisor roles.
• Technical Skills: Mastery of large-scale cooking equipment (tilt skillets, combi-ovens, steam kettles) and strong knife skills
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of advanced culinary techniques, sauce work, and high-volume plating logistics.
• Certifications: Current Manager's Food Safety Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).
• Work Ethic: Unshakeable under pressure, highly detail-oriented, and capable of standing for long hours while lifting up to 50 lbs.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.