Lead Banquet Chef for Catering & Large Events

Naval Academy; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) / Roth 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The U.S. Naval Academy Hospitality Team seeks a skilled Catering/Banquet Chef to lead a diversified food and beverage operation at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. This role manages a team of cooks, sous chefs, and service staff, directing daily kitchen activities and banquets for events and dining outlets.

Responsibilities include menu planning, inventory control, budgeting, and ensuring high standards of sanitation and guest satisfaction. Security clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Three years of specialized culinary experience or three years of graduate level education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Experience leading culinary teams and managing large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Directs work to be accomplished by staff and assigns priorities.
• Assist with hiring, training, supervising, scheduling and evaluating food production staff.
• Conducts annual performance reviews and participates in staffing decisions.
• Plans, directs and supervises the Food & Beverage operation.
• Develops menus, budgets, and cost-controls for the operation.
• Ensures sanitation, safety, and health standards compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Advanced culinary techniques

Menu development

Quality assurance

Inventory management

Effective communication

Education

Three years of graduate level education

Job description

The U.S. Naval Academy Hospitality Team seeks a skilled Catering/Banquet Chef to lead a diversified food and beverage operation at the Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. This role manages a team of cooks, sous chefs, and service staff, directing daily kitchen activities and banquets for events and dining outlets.

Responsibilities include menu planning, inventory control, budgeting, and ensuring high standards of sanitation and guest satisfaction. Security clearance is required for this role.