Resort Banquet Chef

Gecko Hospitality - Don Hutcheson; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full medical benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Scenic work environment

Job summary

Gecko Hospitality - Don Hutcheson in Sedona, AZ, is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead a high-end banquet kitchen in a luxury resort. You will design and execute meals across all banquet formats, supervise a skilled team, and ensure top-tier quality, safety, and presentation for every event.

The role requires a culinary degree with 4+ years in fine dining or luxury hotel settings, plus 5+ years leading cooks. ServSafe certification is required; a fast-paced, collaborative culture awaits the right

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited culinary school or equivalent.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role within a fine dining/ four-star hotel or resort.
• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising a team of five or more cooks.
• Current food handler’s certification or ServSafe required.
• Strong leadership with delegation, training and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret BEOs and recipes accurately.
• Strong basic math and numerical skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-heat kitchen with minimal supervision.
• Solid computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute meal services for breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffets, stations, and plated banquet events in a luxury setting.
• Supervise the banquet kitchen operation, including menu development and food prep.
• Oversee setup, mise en place, and execution for all banquet events.
• Direct, coordinate, and delegate responsibilities to kitchen staff to meet daily goals.
• Ensure freshness, quality, and rotation of all foods.
• Expedite banquet events with seamless coordination between stations and servers.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team supervision

Communication skills

BEO interpretation

Math skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Culinary school degree

Job description

Job Title: Banquet Chef

Concept Type: Luxury Resort

Location: Sedona, AZ

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 per year

Nestled among the red rocks of Sedona, this award-winning luxury resort delivers personalized, extraordinary experiences to every guest who walks through its doors. The culture here is fast-paced, collaborative, and inclusive, built on a foundation of teamwork and genuine hospitality. Team members enjoy one of the most breathtaking work settings in the country, paired with a workplace that values energy, authenticity, and passion in equal measure. This is a place where culinary leaders are given the platform to do their best work, surrounded by a team that pushes each other toward excellence every single day.

++Job Qualifications:++

• Degree from an accredited culinary school or equivalent, extensive experience in food production and kitchen staff supervision.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role within a full-service fine dining restaurant or a four-star or higher hotel/resort.
• Minimum of five years’ experience supervising a team of five or more cooks.
• Current food handler’s certification or ServSafe required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate, train, and mentor kitchen staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret BEOs and recipes accurately.
• Basic math computation skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-heat environment with minimal direct supervision.
• Solid computer skills.

++Job Responsibilities:++

As the Banquet Chef in Sedona, AZ, you will:

• Design and execute meal services for multiple guests across breakfast, lunch, dinner, buffets, stations, and plated banquet events in a high-end luxury setting.
• Supervise the banquet kitchen operation, including menu development, food preparation, and product utilization to maximize guest satisfaction.
• Oversee the complete set-up, mise en place, and execution for all banquet events.
• Direct, coordinate, and delegate responsibilities to kitchen staff to ensure daily goals are consistently met.
• Ensure the freshness, quality, and proper rotation of all food products.
• Expedite banquet events in a timely manner, maintaining seamless coordination between stations, servers, and guest delivery.
• Inspect final products before service to confirm proper preparation, plating, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen in accordance with food safety and health department standards.
• Assist with training newly hired banquet kitchen staff.
• Oversee the quality and freshness of the employee dining room, including development of the monthly staff dining menu.
• Manage the banquet kitchen schedule to ensure adequate staffing for each event.
• Place orders for upcoming banquet events in collaboration with the warehouse team.
• Complete monthly inventory and submit reports to the director of purchasing in a timely manner.
• Attend weekly meetings with the executive chef, as well as required BEO and pre-con meetings.
• Participate in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actions.

++Company Benefits:++

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a renowned luxury resort.
• A collaborative, team-driven culinary culture.
• One of the most scenic work environments in the industry.
• Full Medical Benefit Package

This position as Banquet Chef in Sedona, AZ, offers an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned culinary leader ready to bring precision, creativity, and consistency to a high-end banquet operation. We invite qualified candidates to join our team, where your leadership as Banquet Chef will directly shape the guest experience and the success of every event.