Banquet Chef (FT) (\"Chef de Banquetes\")

Evans Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rooms

Free employee parking

Free meals during shifts

Career advancement opportunities

Health and dental insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Evans Hotels' Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead and manage banquet culinary operations, directing staff and ensuring top-quality service for events.

The role emphasizes program development, menu costing with the Executive Chef, staff training, and maintaining sanitation standards; weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume banquet or resort settings.
• Experience running shifts, scheduling, performance management, and day-to-day operations.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the overall organization and direction of all culinary operations.
• Coordinates all administration, production and service of banquet functions from a culinary perspective.
• Projects a professional image and demeanor to guests and associates.
• Attends all banquet meetings.
• Produces production lists for each event.
• Works with the Executive Chef on banquet menus and other hotel menus.
• Trains staff to ensure top quality.
• Maintains sanitation per Health Department and hotel standards.
• Instructs department personnel in safety and emergency procedures.
• Manages culinary operations in the absence of Executives.
• Performs additional duties as directed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Safety & sanitation

Microsoft Office

Education

San Diego County Food Handler certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Bahia - San Diego, CA 92109Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: ExemptJob Category: Management and Supervisory

LOCATION

Bahia Resort Hotel

Since opening in 1953, the Bahia Resort Hotel has been a hospitality leader in San Diego. Tucked away on a fourteen-acre peninsula in Mission Bay, the 314-room resort is a beachside escape for experiencing the best of America’s Finest City.

The Bahia Resort Hotel is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Banquet Chef (\"Chef de Banquetes\") manages and operates banquet culinary operations while leading and directing its staff. This individual is responsible for the preparation and service of banquet menus ensuring that the highest level of quality is consistently achieved.

PAY & PERKS

Compensation: $85,000 - $95,000 DOE**

• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.


• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.


• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.


• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.


• Career advancement opportunities!


• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.


• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Contributes to the overall organization and direction of all culinary operations.


• Coordinates all administration, production and service of banquet functions from a culinary perspective.


• Conveys a favorable image of the organization by projecting a positive, professional appearance and demeanor to our guests and associates alike.


• Attends all banquet meetings.


• Produces all production lists for each event.


• Works closely with the Executive Chef in developing, costing and implementing all banquet menus, as well as all other menus within the hotel.


• Trains staff to ensure the highest level of quality on a consistent basis.


• Ensures the kitchens are maintained at the highest level of sanitation as prescribed by the Health Department and the hotel standards.


• Instructs all department personnel in established safety and emergency procedures.


• Manages all culinary operations in the absence of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef.


• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

Qualifications

• At least 2–4 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in high-volume banquet, upscale hotel, or resort environments.


• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement


• Previous similar position in a hotel, or similar business entity preferred.


• Experience running shifts, scheduling, performance management, problem‑solving, guest servicing and running day‑to‑day operations.


• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.


• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.


• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.


• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.