Banquet Chef — Luxury Events Lead

Theballantyne; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC seeks a Banquet Chef to lead all culinary production and execution for banquet and catered events, ensuring top quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

You will oversee banquet kitchen operations, production planning, purchasing, scheduling, inventory, and team development, collaborating with Conference Services, Banquet Operations, Stewarding, and other culinary outlets to deliver seamless events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a hotel, resort, banquet, or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Experience leading large banquet operations.
• Strong knowledge of banquet production, buffet execution, plated service, and action stations.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Direct daily banquet kitchen operations and culinary production.
• Lead execution of banquet events including plated meals, buffets, receptions, action stations, and specialty events.
• Coach, mentor, and develop banquet culinary associates; manage scheduling and performance.
• Maintain exceptional culinary standards in taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and collaboration with Purchasing; monitor food cost and labor.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet operations

Food cost management

Purchasing

Inventory management

Labor management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Food safety (HACCP)

Tools

BirchStreet

ADP payroll

On-Track scheduling

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Ballantyne in Charlotte, NC seeks a Banquet Chef to lead all culinary production and execution for banquet and catered events, ensuring top quality, sanitation, and guest satisfaction in a luxury setting.

You will oversee banquet kitchen operations, production planning, purchasing, scheduling, inventory, and team development, collaborating with Conference Services, Banquet Operations, Stewarding, and other culinary outlets to deliver seamless events.