Banquet Chef

Description Banquet Chef Job Description Core Responsibilities Culinary Excellence & Innovation Menu Design: Crafting diverse, seasonal banquet menus that cater to high-end weddings, corporate galas, and private functions. Quality Control: Ensuring every plate-whether the 1st or the 500th-meets the rigorous 5-star standards of presentation, temperature, and flavor. Customization: Working closely with the Events and Sales teams to create bespoke dining experiences based on specific guest requirements and dietary restrictions. Operational Leadership Production Planning: Managing complex production schedules (prep lists, "pull" sheets, and banquet event orders) to ensure seamless execution. Cost Management: Overseeing food costs, labor budgets, and inventory to maximize profitability without compromising quality. Staff Mentorship: Leading a large brigade of sous chefs, line cooks, and stewards, fostering a culture of professional growth and high performance. Food Safety & Compliance HACCP Standards: Maintaining impeccable kitchen hygiene and strictly adhering to local and international food safety regulations. Equipment Maintenance: Overseeing the care and operation of high-volume kitchen equipment. Required Skills & Qualifications 5-8 years in high-volume culinary management, preferably within a luxury hotel brand. Mastery of diverse cuisines, advanced butchery, and high-volume plating techniques. Ability to interpret complex Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and pivot quickly to last-minute changes. Composure under extreme pressure, elite communication skills, and a "guest-first" mentality. Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent apprenticeship/experience. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Guest Satisfaction Scores: Maintaining high ratings for food quality and presentation in post-event surveys. Food Cost Percentage: Keeping actual costs in line with budgeted targets. Health & Safety Audits: Consistently achieving top marks in internal and external kitchen inspections. At East West our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you'll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West at eastwest.com. East West Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify. Location: Viceroy Snowmass - Snowmass Village, CO Start Date: December 1 2026 Employment Type : Full Time, Year-Round Schedule: Flexible schedule, weekends and holidays required Pay Rate: $70,000 to $75,000 Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance Dental, Vision, & Accident Insurance Life Insurance Epic Merchant Season Ski Pass or Equivalent Bonus 401(K) Plan with Employer Match Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Time Career Development Trainings Discounts at Eye Pieces & Venture Sports Sabbatical Program $500 Referral Program Employee Assistance Program Posting Closing: 12/31/2026 or (Until Filled) Minimum Requirements Previous restaurant serving experience required. At East West our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve. We hope you'll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West at eastwest.com. East West Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify.