Banquet Lead Chef: High-Volume Event Mastery

The Polo Club of Boca Raton; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polo Club of Boca Raton is seeking an experienced Culinary Leader to manage daily banquet operations, plan and execute high-volume events, and lead a culinary team with a strong emphasis on quality, sanitation, and guest experience.

You will review BEOs and timelines, develop production plans, and ensure service excellence across private events, member functions, and club activities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in a culinary department within a high-volume setting.
• Proven ability to lead teams, plan banquets, and manage events.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute high-quality culinary operations for banquets, private events, and club activities.
• Review BEOs, timelines, menus, guest counts, and dietary requirements to ensure proper execution.
• Develop production plans, prep lists, and timelines based on event needs and staffing.
• Lead culinary staff and supervise during preparation and service for events.
• Monitor quality, presentation, portions, temperature, and service standards.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet operations

Staff scheduling

Food safety

English communication

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Inventory software

Payroll systems

Microsoft Word Suite

Job description

The Polo Club of Boca Raton is seeking an experienced Culinary Leader to manage daily banquet operations, plan and execute high-volume events, and lead a culinary team with a strong emphasis on quality, sanitation, and guest experience.

You will review BEOs and timelines, develop production plans, and ensure service excellence across private events, member functions, and club activities.