Banquet Chef — Lead Creative Event Menus & Team

Local30sandiego; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

401k matching

Staff meals

Travel discounts

Paid holidays

On-demand pay

Nationwide discounts

Résumé du poste

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead our banquet culinary operations on Shelter Island. You will drive menu creation, oversee event preparation, and manage kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences for large-scale events.

You will collaborate with event planners, ensure food safety and quality, and stay current with culinary trends. Join a boutique, waterfront team committed to guest satisfaction and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Culinary mastery across techniques and cuisines.
• Proven leadership of kitchen teams in banquet settings.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Meticulous attention to food quality, plating, and safety.
• Clear communication with clients, planners, and staff.
• Flexibility to handle changing event requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Creative menu development for diverse events.

Responsabilités

• Plan and coordinate banquet menus with clients and planners.
• Oversee cooking and plating for banquets, tastings, and events.
• Manage kitchen staff, assign tasks, and train as needed.
• Maintain inventory and minimize waste while ensuring freshness.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Monitor quality and presentation throughout events.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth operations.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and techniques.
• Help implement SOPs for banquet operations.
• Attend weekly meetings and trainings.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Connaissances

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Food safety

Creativity

Description du poste

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead our banquet culinary operations on Shelter Island. You will drive menu creation, oversee event preparation, and manage kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences for large-scale events.

You will collaborate with event planners, ensure food safety and quality, and stay current with culinary trends. Join a boutique, waterfront team committed to guest satisfaction and teamwork.