Banquet Chef: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Culinary Art

First Hospitality, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from day 1

Paid time off from day 1

Holiday pay from day 1

401(k) enrollment after 30 days

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

First Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Banquet Chef in Toledo, OH, reporting to the Executive Chef and partnering with F+B leadership to plan and execute menus, costs, and orders.

The role targets someone who aspires to become an executive chef, with a strong background in diverse cuisines and culinary technique tied to hotel F&B concepts. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, coach on technique, manage scheduling, and partner with other departments to ensure flawless

Qualifications

• Five or more years progressive culinary experience required.
• Proficiency in English reading, writing and verbal communication.
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address all employee levels of the hotel.
• Ability to calculate basic math principles for menu ingredients and inventory.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Stand or walk for prolonged periods in hot environments.

Responsibilities

• Be a key partner with the Executive Chef and F+B Management team, promoting the guest experience.
• Collaborate with and coach your team to uphold food integrity, guest experience, cleanliness, and kitchen maintenance.
• Coach and mentor your team on skill development, techniques, and menu execution for growth.
• Participate in recruitment, training, scheduling, supervising, coaching, and motivation of culinary staff for succession planning.
• Observe facilities and equipment conditions, collaborating with Chef, engineering, and vendors to implement improvements.
• Provide direct support to your team through coaching, counseling, feedback, and guidance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Banquets & Catering, Food & Beverage, and Hotel Operations to ensure exemplary guest experiences.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in food and culinary techniques related to the hotel concepts.

Skills

Culinary experience

Team leadership

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical basics

Physical stamina

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

First Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Banquet Chef in Toledo, OH, reporting to the Executive Chef and partnering with F+B leadership to plan and execute menus, costs, and orders.

The role targets someone who aspires to become an executive chef, with a strong background in diverse cuisines and culinary technique tied to hotel F&B concepts. You will lead a team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, coach on technique, manage scheduling, and partner with other departments to ensure flawless