Banquet Event Chef (On-Call) - Elevate Catering

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa; Sanibel (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa in Florida is seeking a banquet/catering cook to prepare, cook, and present food for events per menus and BEOs. The role requires knowledge of dietary needs, collaboration with kitchen and banquets teams, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

The position involves butchering meat/seafood, preparing sauces, and supporting other kitchen areas as needed. Availability for holidays and weekends is required to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all scheduled and upcoming events, including menus, guest counts, dietary restrictions, and timing requirements.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and banquet service teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Prepare, cook, and present food for banquet and catered events according to established menus, recipes, and event orders (BEOs).
• Butchering meat and seafood needed for banquets, weddings, or parties.
• Prepare sauces and accompanying garnishes for all broiled and grilled menu items.
• Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen.
• Assists in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Maintains the walk-in coolers for organization and freshness.
• Maintains the highest sanitary standards.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism
• Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems, as necessary.
• Exhibits flexibility and emotional control when dealing with last minute changes and special requests
• Works closely and maintains a positive working relationship with all Sundial's kitchen team members.
• Comply with all Resort policies, procedures and standards
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends.
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Job description

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa in Florida is seeking a banquet/catering cook to prepare, cook, and present food for events per menus and BEOs. The role requires knowledge of dietary needs, collaboration with kitchen and banquets teams, and maintaining high sanitation standards.

The position involves butchering meat/seafood, preparing sauces, and supporting other kitchen areas as needed. Availability for holidays and weekends is required to ensure exceptional guest experiences.