BANQUET CHEF DE CUISINE

Banquet Chef De Cuisine

Farmington Country Club - Charlottesville, VA 22901

Overview

Position Type Full Time Category Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Responsible for the daily operation of the special events kitchen, including training and supervising staff; supervising the execution of house-made stocks, soups, and sauces; event menu writing, maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen; and managing production and purchasing based on the budget. Manages the club's staff meal program to ensure consistent quality and menu variety.

Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Train and supervise special event cooks, garde manger chef, and banquet sous chefs.
• Place orders for products needed for events and ensure proper quality upon receipt
• Oversee the prep and execution of all pre-function tastings
• Be present for and coordinate all holiday events and wine dinners
• Supervise the production of soups, stocks, and sauces
• Ensure the quality standards set forth by the chef are upheld by the staff
• Ensure product consistency in accordance with the guidelines created in cooperation with the executive chef
• Hold daily meetings with special events kitchen staff
• Participate in regular meetings with the special events culinary leadership team
• Present annual performance reviews to staff
• Contribute to the event menu writing process
• Maintain an organized and sanitary work environment in accordance with the standards set forth by the chef
• Maintain a positive and nurturing environment for both FOH and BOH team members
• Analyze and manage the financial performance of the banquet kitchen and ensure that monthly and annual goals are met
• Attend monthly financial meetings
• Attend weekly BEO meetings and weekly department meetings

Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of similar supervisory experience in a professional kitchen is preferred