Lead Banquet Chef – Luxury Weddings & Events

Fearless Restaurants; Wayne (PA); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fearless Restaurants is seeking a high-end Event Chef to lead banquet and event culinary operations. You will oversee menu development, food preparation, kitchen management, and team leadership for upscale weddings, corporate events, and large-scale galas.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as an event/banquet chef in luxury settings, a culinary degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety, cost control, and impeccable service.

Qualificações

• Proven experience as an event and banquet chef or executive chef in high-end settings.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized in fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of food cost control and kitchen management techniques.
• Valid food handler's permit and/or other certifications.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilidades

• Menu Development: Design innovative and tailored menus for clients with seasonal ingredients.
• Food Preparation: Oversee preparation, cooking, and presentation of all event dishes to high standards.
• Kitchen Management: Coordinate banquet kitchen activities, staffing, inventory, and hygiene/safety.
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor chefs, cooks, and assistants for peak performance.
• Event Coordination: Collaborate with planners and managers for seamless service and timing.
• Quality Control: Enforce standards from ingredient selection to plating; conduct tastings.
• Cost Management: Monitor food costs and labor to maintain profitability.
• Vendor Relations: Source quality ingredients and negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Adherence to Regulations: Ensure compliance with health and sanitation regulations.

Conhecimentos

Menu development

Food preparation

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Event coordination

Quality control

Cost management

Vendor relations

Food safety

Formação académica

Culinary degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Fearless Restaurants is seeking a high-end Event Chef to lead banquet and event culinary operations. You will oversee menu development, food preparation, kitchen management, and team leadership for upscale weddings, corporate events, and large-scale galas.

The ideal candidate has proven experience as an event/banquet chef in luxury settings, a culinary degree, strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety, cost control, and impeccable service.