Executive Banquet Chef: Luxury Events Lead

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking an Executive Banquet Chef for Naples Grande Beach Resort to lead banquet culinary operations across weddings, conferences and events. This role focuses on menu development, quality standards, and guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.

You will manage staffing, labor costs, food cost controls, HACCP compliance, and collaborate with Events and Catering teams to deliver exceptional service while achieving financial goals.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of banquet culinary leadership experience in luxury hotels or resorts.
• High-volume banquet experience exceeding 500+ guests preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and menu development skills.
• Knowledge of food costing, labor management, and culinary operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead all banquet culinary operations and production.
• Develop innovative banquet menus and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation standards for all events.
• Manage banquet kitchen staffing, scheduling, and labor productivity.
• Collaborate with Catering and Conference Services on event planning.
• Oversee food preparation for weddings, galas, conventions, and VIP functions.
• Maintain food cost, inventory controls, and purchasing standards.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, HACCP, and safety standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop banquet culinary team members.
• Partner with Executive Chef on strategic culinary initiatives.

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking an Executive Banquet Chef for Naples Grande Beach Resort to lead banquet culinary operations across weddings, conferences and events. This role focuses on menu development, quality standards, and guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.

You will manage staffing, labor costs, food cost controls, HACCP compliance, and collaborate with Events and Catering teams to deliver exceptional service while achieving financial goals.