Banquet Event Cook: Precision Plating at Scale

The Press Club Grill; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off

Pet insurance

401(k) match

Employee assistance

TAO Savings

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Press Club Grill is seeking an Event Cook for part-time shifts to lead banquet operations, translate BEOs into high-volume food execution, and uphold brand standards. You will set up stations, manage live plating, and coordinate with event leads to ensure guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in high-volume catering or premium venues, strong knife and prep skills, and a focus on food safety. Teamwork is essential in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of culinary experience in high-volume catering, banquet operations, or premium restaurant environments.
• Proven familiarity with BEOs, banquet station setup, batch cookery, and synchronized banqueting service.
• Proficient knife skills, hot line and cold prep competencies, and knowledge of safe food-holding practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute banquet services, including passed hors d'oeuvres, action stations, buffet replenishment, and synchronized multi-course plated dinners according to event timelines.
• Accurately interpret and execute instructions from Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), fire sheets, cover counts, and event captain directions.
• Set up satellite banquet kitchens, mobile service lines, and prep stations with mise en place, equipment, and presentation tools.
• Monitor and maintain optimal food temperatures, freshness, portion sizes, and plating aesthetics during high-volume event service.
• Accommodate VIP guest preferences, live allergy alerts, and special dietary requests swiftly during event run of show.
• Oversee the safe storage, packing, transport, and FIFO rotation of prepped event product before, during, and after service.
• Perform complete station breakdown, post-event sanitization, and proper storage of leftover ingredients and rental or venue equipment.
• Maintain Department of Health food handling, temperature logging, and sanitation standards throughout changing event environments.
• Report all equipment breakage, maintenance needs, or shortage issues immediately to the Banquet Chef.
• Participate in pre-event briefings, culinary line-ups, and operational trainings.
• Foster a collaborative, fast-paced, and professional team environment during demanding service rushes.
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

Skills

Culinary skills

Banquet service

BEOs interpretation

Knife skills

Hot & cold prep

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary experience 1-2 years

Job description

The Press Club Grill is seeking an Event Cook for part-time shifts to lead banquet operations, translate BEOs into high-volume food execution, and uphold brand standards. You will set up stations, manage live plating, and coordinate with event leads to ensure guest satisfaction.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in high-volume catering or premium venues, strong knife and prep skills, and a focus on food safety. Teamwork is essential in a fast-paced, on-site environment.