Banquet Chef: High-Volume Event Kitchen Leader

The Otesaga Resort Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Otesaga Resort Hotel in New York is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead its banquet kitchen, ensuring high culinary standards and efficient service. You will supervise staff, manage food preparation to exact specifications, and coordinate with other food and beverage teams to execute planned functions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong planning, sanitation compliance, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Sanitation and safety standards knowledge.
• Strong culinary skills with food-cost control.
• Excellent planning and organization abilities.
• Attention to detail in food quality and portions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrates strong culinary skills while maintaining control of food costs.
• Utilize strong planning and organization skills.
• Monitors receipt of supplies and proper storage.
• Verifies that prepared food meets requirements for quality and quantity.
• Assist with monthly inventory, portion and waste control, and sanitation codes.
• Ensures all food is prepared to specifications and kitchen is ready for service.
• Briefs the banquet kitchen staff daily on upcoming and current functions.
• Communicates with all food and beverage areas and executes BEO instructions from morning meetings.
• Reviews and updates recipes and creates specialty and seasonal items.
• Builds team morale through positive feedback and training.
• Delegates and assists in preparing hot food items while overseeing garde manger and cold production.
• Supervises and creates appealing buffet displays for each event.
• Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development and banquet implementation.
• Supports Executive Sous Chef to ensure efficient kitchen operation.
• Availability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Certification in sanitation and workplace safety regulations.
• Practices safe food handling techniques and cooking procedures.
• Executes end-of-day closing procedures of kitchen.
• Ensures equipment and refrigeration are functioning correctly.
• Works efficiently in high volume and as part of a team.
• Maintains personal cleanliness and workplace safety.

Job description

The Otesaga Resort Hotel in New York is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead its banquet kitchen, ensuring high culinary standards and efficient service. You will supervise staff, manage food preparation to exact specifications, and coordinate with other food and beverage teams to execute planned functions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate strong planning, sanitation compliance, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hotel environment.