Banquets Chef: Lead Banquet Operations & Creative Plating

Opal Key Resort & Marina; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Opal Key Resort & Marina in Key West, FL is seeking a Banquets Chef to lead banquet kitchen operations for events. You will set up and execute hot and cold stations, manage cooks, attendants and stewards, and mentor hourly staff.

The role requires long hours including weekends and holidays, a strong focus on cleanliness and food safety, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with culinary management to plan menus and ensure high standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED a plus but not required.
• Previous experience a plus.
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must have a high standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices.
• Must be clear and concise with verbal and written communication including emails.
• Must understand all kitchen equipment and communicate issues with the engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and executes hot food for banquet events.
• Sets up and executes breakfast hot food for banquet events.
• Responsible for managing all banquets cooks, attendants and stewards.
• Training and mentoring all hourly associates.
• Addressing all kitchen-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner.
• Completes opening, daily, and weekly checklists when necessary.
• Follows state health codes and company SOPs.
• Upholds health and safety standards with high sanitation.
• Works as a team for banquets and buffets with a can-do attitude.
• Collaborates with culinary management to manage product and multi-tasking efficiently.
• Daily vendor orders and keeping coolers/store rooms organized.
• Setting up, maintaining operations, breaking down stations.
• Planning and preparing special occasion menus including holiday brunches and buffets.
• Developing plating designs for new dishes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Opal Key Resort & Marina in Key West, FL is seeking a Banquets Chef to lead banquet kitchen operations for events. You will set up and execute hot and cold stations, manage cooks, attendants and stewards, and mentor hourly staff.

The role requires long hours including weekends and holidays, a strong focus on cleanliness and food safety, clear communication, and the ability to coordinate with culinary management to plan menus and ensure high standards.