Banquet Chef | High-Volume Event & Team Leadership

Luminary Hotel & Co; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Growth & Development Opportunities

Free meal (hotel team members only)

Job summary

The Banquet Chef will manage day-to-day banquet food production and support banquet events at a Mainsail-managed property. You will oversee cooking, plating, and timely service while maintaining hotel standards and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ kitchen experience in large-scale settings, strong leadership, and a solid foundation in food safety. Evening/weekend flexibility is required; Servsafe certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional kitchen experience in hotel, catering or high-volume banquet settings.
• Strong cooking, plating, and presentation skills for large events.
• Ability to plan menus, estimate portions, manage inventory and coordinate dietary needs.
• Experience supervising and training staff.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety; food-safety certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to coordinate with event teams.
• Stamina to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
• Problem solving under last-minute changes; adaptability to event changes.
• High school diploma or equivalent or higher; ServSafe certification or ability to attain.
• Excellent customer service; strong teamwork; ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for all banquet and catered events in the hotel.
• Plate, set up, and stage banquet events.
• Prepare vegetables, sauces, and bulk items for events.
• Butchering tasks for poultry, meat, and seafood as needed.
• Follow prep lists and BEO requests; maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist in other kitchen positions during down times; support event staff.
• Ensure proper storage and organization of prepped items.

Skills

5+ years kitchen experience

Cooking skills

Plating and presentation

Menu planning and portion estimation

Inventory management

Dietary needs coordination

Supervising and training

Food safety knowledge

Sanitation and safety certification

Communication with event/service teams

Teamwork and collaboration

Problem solving under pressure

Adaptability to schedule changes

Excellent written and verbal沟通

Ownership mentality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Banquet Chef will manage day-to-day banquet food production and support banquet events at a Mainsail-managed property. You will oversee cooking, plating, and timely service while maintaining hotel standards and guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years’ kitchen experience in large-scale settings, strong leadership, and a solid foundation in food safety. Evening/weekend flexibility is required; Servsafe certification preferred.