Banquet Chef: Lead High-Impact Events & Menu Innovation

The Garland; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garland in North Hollywood, CA is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead banquet events and guide culinary staff. You will oversee menu development, costing, and event planning to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple events with tight budgets. Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining food and labor cost standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates leadership abilities and can supervise a large staff.
• Able to manage high‑pressure environments and fast pace.
• Effective communication with culinary and service teams.
• Capable of training and guiding staff on standards and procedures.
• Experience in menu development, costing and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Serve as acting Executive Chef in absence of the Chef de Cuisine.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise chefs, cooks and staff.
• Develop banquet menus and oversee event planning and budgeting.
• Provide materials and production schedules to line staff.
• Maintain food and labor cost standards and quality control.
• Communicate with sales/operations to exceed client expectations.
• Oversee kitchen sanitation and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Client communication

Team management

Staff training

Menu costing

Job description

The Garland in North Hollywood, CA is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead banquet events and guide culinary staff. You will oversee menu development, costing, and event planning to ensure exceptional client satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership and the ability to manage multiple events with tight budgets. Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining food and labor cost standards, and ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.