Banquet Chef - Luxury Hotel Banquets Lead

The Mina Group; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k plan

Complimentary parking

Employee meals

Job summary

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Banquet Chef to oversee the main kitchen, banquets, and garde manger. You will lead the banquet culinary team, drive quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and displays.

We value experience in luxury operations, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Relocation to the U.S. is supported for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in high-volume luxury food and beverage operations, including catering and banquet services.
• Culinary certification, degree, or related training, preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work well in an environment with time constraints.
• Ability to work well with people, in a team environment, and to communicate effectively both written and oral.
• Able to stand and walk throughout shift.
• Ability to carry or lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Proficient in hotel management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skilled in writing menus, production lists, F&B proposals, and requisitions.
• Open to relocation across the U.S. to support career development and operational needs.
• Able to work varied shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the Banquet Kitchen team, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
• Train, develop, and coach colleagues while enforcing company policies and standards.
• Lead and assist in food preparation for banquets and events, maintaining consistency and quality.
• Ensure all food preparation and storage areas remain clean and sanitary in compliance with state and local health regulations.
• Prepare and distribute weekly kitchen work schedules in a timely and organized manner.
• Respond to guest inquiries promptly while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to determine food presentation standards and design decorative displays.
• Estimate daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicate requirements to kitchen staff on a daily basis.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes for regular service, special guests, and functions.
• Contribute to the development of new food products and menu items, participate in tastings, and adjust rollout schedules for special or seasonal menus as needed.
• Maintain proper purchasing, receiving, and food storage procedures in compliance with established standards.
• Provide counseling, coaching, and documentation as needed, while enforcing resort, food safety, and workplace safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support kitchen and resort operations.
• Strong administrative skills to include labor tracking, food cost tracking, payroll, and scheduling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Culinary certification

Multitasking

Team communication

Lifting ability

Hotel software

MS Office

Menu writing

Education

Culinary certification or related training

Tools

Hotel management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, seeks a Banquet Chef to oversee the main kitchen, banquets, and garde manger. You will lead the banquet culinary team, drive quality, safety, and guest satisfaction, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and displays.

We value experience in luxury operations, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Relocation to the U.S. is supported for the right candidate.