Banquet Chef: Lead Creative Event Cuisine

Levy Restaurants; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy Restaurants is seeking a Banquet Chef in Milwaukee to lead culinary operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage costs while upholding our company vision and values.

You will oversee menu execution, maintain quality standards, and mentor a kitchen team to deliver exceptional banquet experiences across multiple venues. This role requires leadership, cost awareness, and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a culinary leadership role.
• A culinary degree is preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with financial concepts.
• Passion for hospitality, food, and retail.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Establishes quality food and presentation standards
• Ensures company guidelines and standards are communicated to team members
• Ensures the kitchen team has the necessary equipment and supplies
• Contributes to sales growth through product selection, execution, pricing and creative development
• Achieves purchasing, scheduling and culinary standards
• Achieves all assigned cost goals
• Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
• Additional responsibilities, as needed
• Supporting other Levy locations, as needed

Skills

Culinary leadership experience

Financial concepts understanding

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Hospitality passion

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Levy Restaurants is seeking a Banquet Chef in Milwaukee to lead culinary operations, drive guest satisfaction, and manage costs while upholding our company vision and values.

You will oversee menu execution, maintain quality standards, and mentor a kitchen team to deliver exceptional banquet experiences across multiple venues. This role requires leadership, cost awareness, and a passion for hospitality.