Banquet Chef de Partie - Lead High-Profile Events

Four Seasons; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Wages

Benefits Package

401(k) Retirement Plan

Excellent Training and Development

Complimentary Accommodations at other

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Complimentary Dry Cleaning forEmployee

Complimentary Employee Meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a Banquet Chef de Partie to lead daily culinary operations for meetings, weddings, and special events. You will coordinate mise en place, prep, and production while guiding cooks to ensure all dishes meet recipes, presentation standards, and event requirements.

The role is part of the Culinary team and reports to Culinary Leadership, with responsibilities for maintaining high standards and a clean, safe kitchen in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary education preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of culinary or related professional kitchen experience.
• Experience in banquet, catering, hotel, resort, or high-volume settings preferred.
• Advanced culinary knowledge and strong understanding of food preparation and presentation.
• Experience supporting high-volume production while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong knife skills and culinary techniques.
• Ability to work across multiple kitchen stations and adapt to event needs.
• Ability to operate and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.
• Strong organization, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to obtain required food handling or sanitation certifications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, event-driven culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production for banquet functions and events.
• Coordinate mise en place, prep lists, production, and station setup per event.
• Prepare and execute menu items according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure timely delivery with exceptional quality and consistency.
• Guide and support cooks during preparation and event execution.
• Communicate event requirements and shortages with leadership.
• Assist with menu creation, preparation, and specials.
• Maintain knowledge of multiple kitchen stations and provide support.
• Ensure consistency in recipes, plating, and presentation.
• Monitor mise en place, storage, and product availability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume cooking

Knife skills

Multi-station prep

Food safety knowledge

Event-driven service

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education preferred

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Four Seasons Palm Beach is seeking a Banquet Chef de Partie to lead daily culinary operations for meetings, weddings, and special events. You will coordinate mise en place, prep, and production while guiding cooks to ensure all dishes meet recipes, presentation standards, and event requirements.

The role is part of the Culinary team and reports to Culinary Leadership, with responsibilities for maintaining high standards and a clean, safe kitchen in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.