Banquet Chef: Lead Large-Scale Event Feasts

HILTON MEMPHIS; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Memphis is seeking a Banquet Chef to plan and execute banquet and catering meals for events from 10 to 700 guests. You will supervise cooks and coordinate kitchen activities to ensure on-time, high-quality service.

Responsibilities include daily prep oversight, inventory, cost controls, and ensuring portions, plating, and eye appeal meet standards. Strong leadership and ability to work under pressure for busy functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents; communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts to data and operations.
• Ability to solve practical problems with varied variables and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or supervises daily preparation of soups, sauces and specials.
• Assists with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production.
• Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
• Observes workers to ensure methods of cooking and portion sizes meet standards.
• Gives instructions on cooking techniques to maintain quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor.
• Controls staffing, payroll costs and profitability.
• Cooks and carves meats and prepares banquet dishes during rush periods.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance and upkeep of the kitchen and equipment.

Skills

Language ability

Math ability

Reasoning ability

Education

Associates Degree and 2–4 years related experience or training

Food Handlers Safety Certificate

Job description

Hilton Memphis is seeking a Banquet Chef to plan and execute banquet and catering meals for events from 10 to 700 guests. You will supervise cooks and coordinate kitchen activities to ensure on-time, high-quality service.

Responsibilities include daily prep oversight, inventory, cost controls, and ensuring portions, plating, and eye appeal meet standards. Strong leadership and ability to work under pressure for busy functions.