Buffet & Banquet Chef — Craft High-Quality Event Dining

Valor Hospitality Partners; Gulf Shores (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Daily Pay (if applicable)

Hotel discount program

Uniforms provided

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid PTO

401k with employer match

Food & Beverage discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valor Hospitality Partners in Gulf Shores, AL is seeking a kitchen team member to support daily food preparation in pantry, fry stations or other kitchen areas. You will ensure items meet production requirements, quality standards, and a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, prepping ahead, rotating perishables, checking stock and assisting with food cost control. Previous experience in food and beverage is valued; English communication with staff and guests

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; culinary certificate preferred.
• 3–6 months in a food/beverage environment.
• Experience operating industrial ovens and cooking ranges.
• Knowledge of preparing different cuisines, relishes, soups and salads.
• Basic cooking techniques and knife handling; safety and sanitation awareness.
• Must read, speak and understand English.
• Ability to communicate hotel services to staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food of consistent quality by following recipes and portion standards.
• Start items ahead of time without over-preparing for estimated needs.
• Remember and assemble multiple orders accurately.
• Date, rotate, and store perishables per SOP and maintain proper temperatures.
• Check pars for shift use and assist in keeping buffet stocked.
• Return unused items to designated storage with date labeling.
• Assist in identifying and addressing food cost issues; help reduce waste.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

English proficiency

Kitchen prep

Food safety

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Culinary certificate/degree

Tools

Industrial ovens

Job description

Valor Hospitality Partners in Gulf Shores, AL is seeking a kitchen team member to support daily food preparation in pantry, fry stations or other kitchen areas. You will ensure items meet production requirements, quality standards, and a safe sanitary work environment.

Responsibilities include following recipes, prepping ahead, rotating perishables, checking stock and assisting with food cost control. Previous experience in food and beverage is valued; English communication with staff and guests