Banquet Chef — Lead Elegant Event Banquets

Hotel Viking; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical coverage tiers

Dental & Vision coverage

Teledoc service

Free maintenance medications

Pet insurance

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K match

Job summary

Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Banquet Chef to lead culinary presentation and portioning according to standards. You will coordinate daily with the Executive Chef on planning, staffing and procedures, while handling requisitions, specials, and production for banquet operations.

The role requires 2+ years as a Banquet Chef and at least 5 years cooking experience, with kitchen management and a culinary education preferred.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak English.
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them.
• Minimum 2 years Banquet Chef experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience.
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the safety/health of self or others.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary team's presentation and portioning according to standards.
• Communicate daily with the Executive Chef for planning, staffing and procedures.
• Complete daily food requisitions and daily specials.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and discipline in accordance with Davidson's policies and procedures.
• May order food quantities and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Leadership

Cooking

Budgeting

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island seeks a Banquet Chef to lead culinary presentation and portioning according to standards. You will coordinate daily with the Executive Chef on planning, staffing and procedures, while handling requisitions, specials, and production for banquet operations.

The role requires 2+ years as a Banquet Chef and at least 5 years cooking experience, with kitchen management and a culinary education preferred.