Banquet Chef

Property Description Hotel Viking, located in the heart of Newport, Rhode Island, is seeking talented individuals to join our team. As a historic and luxurious property offering unparalleled hospitality, Hotel Viking is the perfect place to further your career in the hospitality industry. With its breathtaking views, elegant accommodations, and exceptional service, Hotel Viking has been a renowned destination for discerning travelers since 1926. As an employee, you will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant and dynamic environment where you can showcase your skills and expertise. Join our team and be part of a legacy of excellence at Hotel Viking, where we strive to create unforgettable experiences for our guests. Overview The Banquet Chef assists in the directing of the culinary team's presentation and portioning of food according to our standards. Communicates daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures. Completes daily food requisitions and daily specials. Assists in the hiring, training, and discipline in accordance with Davidson's policies and procedures. May order food quantities and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef. Qualifications Read, write and speak English. Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them. Minimum 2 years Banquet Chef experience preferred. Minimum 5 years cooking experience. Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable. Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees. Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction. Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience. College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred. No employee will pose a direct threat to the safety/health of self or others. Benefits Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group. Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families. Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage Dental & Vision Coverage 24/7 Teledoc service Free Maintenance Medications Pet Insurance Hotel Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 401K Match Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. Salary Range USD $85,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr