Banquet Chef: Lead High-Volume Events & Culinary Excellence

Cherry Valley Hotel; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Boston/Woburn – Matadora seeks an experienced Banquet Chef to lead banquet culinary operations in a fast-paced hotel environment, ensuring top-quality food and presentation.

You will plan events per BEOs, manage production, staffing, food safety, inventory, and costs, and coach a team of cooks and prep staff. This hands-on leadership role requires strong organization, communication, and guest-satisfaction focus.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Banquet Chef or similar culinary leadership position.
• Hotel/resort/high-volume banquet experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of banquet production, buffet/plated events.
• Ability to lead, train, and hold staff accountable.
• Understanding of food cost, labor, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Able to read and execute Banquet Event Orders accurately.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple events and operational needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe certification preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute banquet events per BEOs.
• Review BEOs to ensure quantities, timelines, staffing, and equipment.
• Develop daily prep, production, cooking, and pickup schedules.
• Lead banquet production and ensure quality standards.
• Taste and inspect food prior to service for consistency.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef, Banquet Manager, Sales & Catering, and others.
• Supervise and train banquet cooks, prep cooks, and staff.
• Monitor productivity, safety, and cost controls.
• Maintain inventory and minimize waste through planning.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and health department requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe kitchens and equipment.
• Oversee cafeteria breakfast and lunch service.
• Support Market/Gift Shop food program inventory and replenishment.
• Communicate daily pass-on information between shifts.
• Assist with overall culinary operations as needed.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Team coaching

Food cost control

Food safety

Operational planning

Job description

Hilton Boston/Woburn – Matadora seeks an experienced Banquet Chef to lead banquet culinary operations in a fast-paced hotel environment, ensuring top-quality food and presentation.

You will plan events per BEOs, manage production, staffing, food safety, inventory, and costs, and coach a team of cooks and prep staff. This hands-on leadership role requires strong organization, communication, and guest-satisfaction focus.