Banquet Chef & Events Culinary Lead

Back Creek Golf Club; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef Prepared Shift Meals at No Cost

Employee Discounts

Golf Privileges

Job summary

Back Creek Golf Club is seeking a passionate Banquet Cook to craft memorable dining experiences for weddings, corporate events and celebrations. Use your culinary skills to present food beautifully, manage buffet stations and work with the events team to deliver seamless service.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and ensure accurate portions while keeping guests satisfied.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; culinary school preferred.
• 2 years experience in restaurant and banquet environments.
• Neat appearance and professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine how food should be presented, create decorative food displays
• Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish
• Carve buffet meats as requested by guests
• Support banquet and buffet by ensuring adequate stock of all items
• Follow policies and schedules for the operation in the kitchen facility
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold service reputation
• Coordinate events with operating departments to provide best possible guest service
• Follow standardized recipes set forth by management
• Ensure any customer complaints are handled efficiently and tactfully
• At all times, present a favorable image

Skills

Banquet cooking

Food presentation

Buffet carving

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary School Degree

Job description

Back Creek Golf Club is seeking a passionate Banquet Cook to craft memorable dining experiences for weddings, corporate events and celebrations. Use your culinary skills to present food beautifully, manage buffet stations and work with the events team to deliver seamless service.

You will follow standardized recipes, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and ensure accurate portions while keeping guests satisfied.