Banquet & Fine-Dining Chef de Partie — Lead Prep

Biltmore Hotel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food Handling Certificate

Job summary

The Biltmore Hotel is seeking a Chef DePartie to prepare menu items for banquet events and restaurant à la carte offerings. Maintain hotel standards, ensure high-quality presentation and efficient production, and delegate to Cook I and II while mentoring their progression in the kitchen hierarchy.

This role requires minimal supervision, supports dietary needs, and adheres to BSOP policies while training staff and ensuring timely service across all kitchen stations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Cook in a hotel or restaurant with similar standards; fine dining preferred.
• Experience in banquet and restaurant production and service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Experience in all kitchen stations and ability to assist on others as needed.
• Execute all menu and recipe items for all meal periods in the assigned kitchen.
• Understand work safety and emergency procedures.
• Expedite orders and workflow in the absence of senior chefs.
• Train and guide junior cooks up the kitchen hierarchy.
• Produce all required components and maintain portion/yield standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Mathematical ability

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Work under supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Typing skills

General computer skills

Job description

The Biltmore Hotel is seeking a Chef DePartie to prepare menu items for banquet events and restaurant à la carte offerings. Maintain hotel standards, ensure high-quality presentation and efficient production, and delegate to Cook I and II while mentoring their progression in the kitchen hierarchy.

This role requires minimal supervision, supports dietary needs, and adheres to BSOP policies while training staff and ensuring timely service across all kitchen stations.