Banquet Chef Lead for Elite Event Catering

Columbus Hospitality, Llc; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL seeks a Banquet Chef to partner with the Executive Banquet Chef and oversee the Banquet Operations team. You will supervise food production, control costs, develop menus, and lead culinary staff to deliver exceptional events. This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership and a dedication to safety and quality.

The position involves managing budgets, coordinating with clients, and ensuring timely service across conferences and special events.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Extensive knowledge of the kitchen, its services, facilities, and equipment.
• Detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent computational ability.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
• Strong teaching, coaching and training skills.
• Familiar with federal, state, and local employment laws and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments in a conference center.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Physical abilities: grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, etc.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the accurate and timely production of catering, dining room, pub and employee meals.
• Ensure superior levels of performance and dependable, friendly service to external and internal clients.
• Periodically inspect work areas and conduct performance reviews for culinary personnel.
• Direct and train staff on new food items and ensure comprehension.
• Order all products needed for all shifts and meals.
• Oversee the scheduling of culinary staff within budget restraints.
• Direct and assist culinary and utility staff in organizing breaks and scheduling.
• Recruit culinary staff and support their development.
• Teach and ensure compliance with all food safety standards and policies.
• Write menus for Conference dining, breaks, events and amenities.
• Meet with clients to ensure total guest satisfaction.
• Complete daily reports and forms as required.
• Review production records and monthly department meetings.

Skills

Communication

Kitchen knowledge

Detail oriented

Computational ability

Basic computer skills

Leadership

Teaching & training

Safety & compliance knowledge

Physical stamina

Endurance to stand/walk

Multitasking across departments

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Coordination & planning

Job description

World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL seeks a Banquet Chef to partner with the Executive Banquet Chef and oversee the Banquet Operations team. You will supervise food production, control costs, develop menus, and lead culinary staff to deliver exceptional events. This on-site, full-time role requires strong leadership and a dedication to safety and quality.

The position involves managing budgets, coordinating with clients, and ensuring timely service across conferences and special events.