Banquet Chef: High‑Volume Luxury Event Lead

loewshotels; Orlando (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free theme park access

One free meal per shift

Descripción de la vacante

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in Orlando is seeking a passionate Banquet Chef to lead high‑volume events in our Caribbean-inspired venue. You will design menus, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure flawless execution of every banquet with creativity, precision, and leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in upscale hotel banquets, deep knowledge of sanitation standards, and a culinary degree or equivalent.

Formación

• 7 - 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in an upscale hotel with large banquet space (50,000+ sq. ft.).
• Thorough knowledge of Food Service Sanitation Standards.
• Experienced in ingredients, techniques, and operating ovens, fryers, grills, griddles, processors, mixers, slicers, steamers, sous vide, and cold storage.
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal education.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop customized banquet menus reflecting client preferences and seasonal trends.
• Partner with event planners and clients to create memorable dining experiences.
• Lead preparation and execution of banquet dishes with consistency in taste and presentation.
• Monitor plating standards and align with brand aesthetics.
• Conduct regular quality checks and uphold health and safety regulations.
• Supervise and mentor banquet culinary staff; foster excellence and continuous learning.
• Delegate tasks and manage kitchen operations during events for optimal performance.
• Train team on food handling, sanitation, and kitchen best practices.
• Oversee inventory and procurement of banquet supplies; track food costs to minimize waste.

Conocimientos

Culinary skills

Creative vision

Operational leadership

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Educación

Culinary degree

Herramientas

Combination Ovens

Fryers

Grills

Griddles

Food Processors

Walk-in Coolers

Descripción del empleo

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort in Orlando is seeking a passionate Banquet Chef to lead high‑volume events in our Caribbean-inspired venue. You will design menus, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure flawless execution of every banquet with creativity, precision, and leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in upscale hotel banquets, deep knowledge of sanitation standards, and a culinary degree or equivalent.