Banquets Chef Tournant - High-Volume, Creative Culinary Lead

Pyramid Global Hospitality; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality’s La Quinta Resort and Club is seeking a Chef Tournant with a passion for the culinary arts and a background in high-volume kitchens. This role requires leadership, creativity, and hands-on guiding of a skilled team to deliver exceptional experiences for guests.

We value a college graduate in culinary arts (or pursuing an advanced degree) and a strong commitment to food safety, collaboration, and ongoing learning within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Active Food handler’s certification or the ability to get it
• Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts
• Requires strong organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality

Responsibilities

• You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc)
• You will develop your knowledge and skills in various cooking procedures and methods (grill, sauté and fry)
• You will have the opportunity to experience using knives and various kitchen equipment
• You will reach and recreate recipes
• You will be consistent on all food preparation
• You will learn how to minimize food waste through cross utilization
• You will have the opportunity to work with a world class culinary team
• You will create workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• You will prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat)
• You will keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• You will ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• You will be responsible for the quality of ingredients
• You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
• You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily

Skills

Culinary leadership

Creative menu development

Food safety awareness

Education

Culinary arts degree or in progress

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality’s La Quinta Resort and Club is seeking a Chef Tournant with a passion for the culinary arts and a background in high-volume kitchens. This role requires leadership, creativity, and hands-on guiding of a skilled team to deliver exceptional experiences for guests.

We value a college graduate in culinary arts (or pursuing an advanced degree) and a strong commitment to food safety, collaboration, and ongoing learning within a renowned hospitality group.