Banquet Chef | Kitchen Ops & Budget Master

Omni Hotels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead the banquet kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and cost controls across events. You will support the Executive Chef with budgeting, inventory, and supplier coordination to maintain quality and profitability.

You will drive high sanitation standards and guest satisfaction while supervising kitchen staff and ensuring timely, flawless banquet service. A strong background in 4-star banquet operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service and admin experience preferred.
• Associates degree or higher in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi or similar programs; excellent organizational skills.
• Clear, positive, energetic communication skills required.
• 3 years at Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef level in a 4-star banquet establishment or higher desired.
• Serve Safe certified food manager strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute Omni Hotel and company policies and procedures; services meet established standards within budget controls.
• Assist Executive Chef with budgeting (food cost/payroll); report variances and remedial actions.
• Advise Executive Chef on banquet kitchen matters; maintain cleanliness and hygienic standards.
• Ensure guest satisfaction through smooth day-to-day operations in the banquet kitchen.
• Maintain standards for purchasing and receiving items; coordinate with storeroom and F&B control.
• Test and evaluate products for quality, yield, market price, and wastage; monitor leftovers usage.
• Inspect banquet service areas during service to maintain correct standards.
• Oversee equipment control and scheduling maintenance.

Skills

Customer Service

Administrative Experience

Organizational Skills

Clear Communication

Education

Associates degree or higher in Culinary Arts

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Delphi

Job description

Omni Hotels is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead the banquet kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and cost controls across events. You will support the Executive Chef with budgeting, inventory, and supplier coordination to maintain quality and profitability.

You will drive high sanitation standards and guest satisfaction while supervising kitchen staff and ensuring timely, flawless banquet service. A strong background in 4-star banquet operations is preferred.