Elite Banquet Chef — Lead Luxury Event Culinary

Northwood Hospitality LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ballantyne is seeking a seasoned Banquet Chef to lead all banquet culinary production for high-profile events and hotel-wide functions. You will oversee kitchen operations, planning, purchasing, inventory, and staff development, ensuring exemplary food quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing banquets from VIP dinners to large conferences, maintaining Marriott Luxury Collection standards, and collaborating with Conference Services, Purchasing, and other culinary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership in hospitality.
• Experience leading large banquet operations.
• Strong knowledge of banquet production, buffet execution, plated service, and action stations.
• Experience with food cost management, purchasing, inventory, and labor management.
• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Direct daily banquet kitchen operations and culinary production.
• Lead execution of banquet events including plated meals, buffets, receptions, action stations, and specialty events.
• Ensure banquet food quality, presentation, and consistency meets standards.
• Review BEOs for accuracy, production requirements, allergies and staffing needs.
• Coach and develop banquet culinary associates and promote teamwork.
• Monitor labor and payroll, scheduling, and cost controls.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and Sanitation standards across operations.
• Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to ensure event success.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet production

Food cost management

Purchasing

Inventory management

Labor management

Team development

Communication

ServSafe Certification

Tools

BirchStreet

ADP payroll

On-Track scheduling

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Ballantyne is seeking a seasoned Banquet Chef to lead all banquet culinary production for high-profile events and hotel-wide functions. You will oversee kitchen operations, planning, purchasing, inventory, and staff development, ensuring exemplary food quality and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include managing banquets from VIP dinners to large conferences, maintaining Marriott Luxury Collection standards, and collaborating with Conference Services, Purchasing, and other culinary