Banquet Chef

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. 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 East West Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr