Banquet Chef - Part Time (Seasonal)

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Sebasco Estates (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts at participating–h

On-demand pay with DailyPay

Refer a friend – get paid extra

Bonuses for guest score

Opportunities to grow

Job summary

Sebasco Harbor Resort in Phippsburg, Maine, is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef (Seasonal) to oversee day-to-day banquet operations during peak wedding season and manage labor costs, menu planning, and kitchen staffing.

You will lead banquet cooks and event staff, ensure food safety, coordinate multi-course dinners, and work with events team on tastings and dietary needs, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Banquet chef experience in high-volume events.
• Experience supervising cooks and event staff.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to work onsite at hotel location.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise banquet cooks and event staff.
• Plan and execute food production for banquets and weddings.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relations.
• Coordinate multi-course dinners with event schedules.
• Maintain consistent plating and presentation.
• Collaborate with events/sales on tastings and dietary needs.

Skills

Banquet leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

English proficiency

Tools

POS systems

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Location 29 Kenyon Rd,Phippsburg, ME, 04562,United States
• Base Pay $25.00 / Hour

• Phone [phone]

Description

We are seeking an experienced Banquet Chef (Seasonal) to oversee the day-to-day banquet operations at Sebasco Harbor Resort . The Banquet Chef leads the planning, preparation, and execution of all food service for banquets, weddings, and special events. This role requires someone who thrives in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment during peak wedding season and can pivot to lean, efficient operations during slower winter months, managing labor costs, menu planning, and kitchen staffing to match seasonal demand without sacrificing food quality or consistency.

This is a Part Time position located in Phippsburg, ME .

Work Performed

As the Banquet Chef, you are responsible for leading and managing the banquet execution of the hotel operation and for delivering results that contribute to the vision and overall success of the hotel. In this role, you are expected to hit hotel targets, manage profitability, and deliver an excellent guest experience.

• Supervise, train, and schedule banquet cooks, prep cooks, and event-day kitchen staff, including seasonal/part-time hires during peak months
• Maintain a calm, organized kitchen under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions typical of wedding service
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance at all times
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships in coordination with the Executive Chef
• In off-season assist where needed within the hotel
• Develop off-season initiatives to keep kitchen staff engaged and revenue steady (e.g., corporate events, holiday parties, private dining, menu R&D)
• Jump on the line and assist the team when needed, always leading by example
• Menu Innovation: Craft and continually evolve a compelling menu that reflects our commitment to culinary excellence and innovation
• Ensure all areas of the kitchen, food prep, and food storage areas are clean and properly sanitized. This includes washing dishes and cooking equipment, cleaning floors, sanitizing countertops and cutting boards, and maintaining all areas to health code standard
• Plan and execute food production for banquets and weddings ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale events (100+ guests)
• Coordinate timing of multi-course plated dinners, buffets, and stations to align with event schedules (ceremonies, toasts, first dances, etc.)
• Ensure consistent plating, portioning, and presentation standards across all events, including simultaneous multi-event nights
• Work closely with the events/sales team on menu tastings, custom menu requests, and dietary accommodations (allergies, vegan/vegetarian, religious restrictions)
• Keep workstations and equipment clean, organized, and in good working order
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Banquet Chef experience
• Previous experience in a managerial role overseeing a team, preferably in hospitality
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively in verbal and written form with guests, management, and associates. Respond accurately and timely to provide information.
• Strong operational knowledge of kitchen management, menu development, and food cost control
• Ability to understand and provide excellent customer service
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times
• Must be responsible and be able to work independently
• Ability to learn applicable systems (POS, Microsoft Outlook + Suite, and more)
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift/push up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work onsite at the hotel location
• Ability to cover shifts as needed for associates
• Hours required: $25/hr 40 plus hour Must be flexible
• Proficiency in the English language

Additional Preferred Skills/Qualities

• Successful demonstration of high level culinary safety knowledge
• Strong attention to detail
• Second language is a plus, preferably Spanish or French

Compensation

$25 Hourly

• Employee discounts at participating hotels
• Option to sign up for on-demand pay with DailyPay
• Refer a friend – get paid extra when they join our team!
• Bonuses for name recognition and guest score
• Opportunities to grow – one of the fastest-growing hotel companies

About Sebasco Harbor Resort

Nestled along the tranquil shores of Sebasco Harbor in Phippsburg, ME, Sebasco Harbor Resort offers quintessential Maine charm with waterfront accommodations and array of amenities. The resort offers standard hotel rooms and seaside cottages, and has an onsite golf course, pool, tennis courts, restaurant, game room, docks and water rentals, as well as family activities.

About Giri Hotels

Headquartered in Quincy, MA, Giri Hotels owns and operates more than 50 hotels in New England.

We are a growing company that embraces change, maintains a service mindset, and prioritizes the 'big rocks' - our most impactful tasks and projects. At our core, Giri Hotels is a hospitality company, and all members of our team share a sense of cooperation and respect with our guests and one another.

You are right for the team if you are:

• Happy – nice to be around and friendly
• Humble – willing to learn
• Helpful – team player, always willing to pitch in, looking for ways to be productive

Giri Hotel Management has been recognized for its growth in the hospitality industry. We are proud to have achieved #23 on the Top Owners & Developers list and #55 on the Top Management Companies list in Hotel Business's annual rankings. These rankings, based on the annual revenues and number of rooms and properties managed, demonstrate our company's continuing expansion and growth.

Giri Hotels provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.