Banquet Chef - Lead Large-Scale Events at a Luxury Resort

Margaritaville; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical coverage (tiers)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Paid Time Off

Hotel discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

401K Match

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Don CeSar, known as the Pink Palace on St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking a Banquet Chef to oversee all banquet food production and ensure top-tier quality, presentation, and timeliness for events. Margaritaville is seeking a culinary leader to join this luxury resort team.

You will coordinate with Banquet and Culinary teams, manage food and labor costs, maintain safety standards, and contribute to menu development while delivering an exceptional dining experience for guests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Banquet Chef or in a similar culinary leadership role.
• Knowledge of large-scale food production, menu planning and banquet service.
• Experience managing food and labor costs, inventory and budgets.
• Ability to lead, train and develop culinary teams.
• Strong organizational, communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple events and meet production deadlines.
• Knowledge of food safety and proper handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of food production for banquet events.
• Coordinate food production with the Banquet and Culinary teams.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and production budgets.
• Ensure staffing and preparation for events of varying sizes.
• Support menu development and maintain food safety standards.
• Deliver an exceptional dining experience for banquet guests.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Culinary techniques

Large-scale production

Menu planning

Budget management

Staff development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Event coordination

Food safety

Flexible shifts

Job description

The Don CeSar, known as the Pink Palace on St. Pete Beach, FL, is seeking a Banquet Chef to oversee all banquet food production and ensure top-tier quality, presentation, and timeliness for events. Margaritaville is seeking a culinary leader to join this luxury resort team.

You will coordinate with Banquet and Culinary teams, manage food and labor costs, maintain safety standards, and contribute to menu development while delivering an exceptional dining experience for guests.