Banquets Chef: Lead Luxury Event Kitchen

Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa in Houston, TX seeks an experienced banquet chef/sous chef to train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring food is prepared and presented to luxury hotel standards. This role emphasizes discretion, professionalism, and strong financial understanding of food costs and budgets.

The position requires leadership in banquet executions, sanitation excellence and the ability to manage multi-event kitchens under pressure.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience as banquet chef or sous chef in a high-end hotel/restaurant.
• TABC certificate and Food Handlers Certification.
• Strong cooking technique and ability to lead multi-event banquets.
• Experience in banquet presentations and elevated sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigns detailed duties to staff for efficient banquet operations.
• Coach, counsel and observe performance; manage discipline and evaluations.
• Maintain purchasing, inventory and food cost controls.
• Ensure clear written and verbal communication of directions to staff.
• Uphold discretion, professionalism and hotel standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Sanitation standards

Food cost control

Cooking techniques

Budgeting

Education

High school education (preferred)

Job description

Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa in Houston, TX seeks an experienced banquet chef/sous chef to train and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring food is prepared and presented to luxury hotel standards. This role emphasizes discretion, professionalism, and strong financial understanding of food costs and budgets.

The position requires leadership in banquet executions, sanitation excellence and the ability to manage multi-event kitchens under pressure.