Banquet Chef

As Banquet Chef, you’ll lead the culinary execution for special events, crafting exceptional menus and overseeing banquet kitchen operations to ensure every dish delights our guests. Reporting to the Executive Chef or Banquet Manager, you’ll maintain the highest standards of quality, safety, and presentation. This role offers a path to exciting culinary leadership opportunities in the future. Key Responsibilities You will be the culinary mastermind behind our hotel's special events, creating memorable dishes that impress our guests. Your daily tasks will include menu development, overseeing banquet kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety and quality standards are met. You will report to the Executive Chef or Banquet Manager. A career as a banquet chef can lead to opportunities as an executive chef, culinary director, or even owning and operating your own catering company or restaurant. Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have: Education & Experience A combination of education and experience. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who have completed special certifications, such as a culinary diploma. What You’ll Need to Succeed Eligible to work in the United States Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs. Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude. Why Our Associates Love HVMG Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio Flexible scheduling Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts About HVMG Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field." We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President. The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group