Banquet Chef at Davidson Hospitality Group in Orlando, Florida

Banquet Chef

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Orlando's Arts District, Hotel Beauden, Autograph Collection is a distinctive luxury boutique hotel that blends artistic flair with sophisticated comfort. Renowned for its inspiring design, curated art collection, and lively atmosphere, this property offers an exceptional experience for guests and team members alike. From a grand lobby adorned with striking Italian mosaics and original artwork to stylish rooms featuring rich textures, custom furnishings, and marble accents, Grand Bohemian Orlando elevates every stay. The hotel's dynamic amenities include an upscale restaurant and jazz lounge, a rooftop pool and lounge with panoramic city views, a full-service spa, and versatile event spaces perfect for celebrations or corporate gatherings. Located steps from world-class cultural venues, restaurants, and nightlife, this boutique gem offers a vibrant downtown lifestyle with unmatched hospitality - making it a standout destination for both guests and hospitality professionals.

Accelerate your culinary career and join our team as a Banquet Chef! We are seeking a passionate and creative individual who will collaborate with our talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a keen attention to detail. As a Banquet Chef, you will communicate daily with the Banquet Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, complete daily food requisitions and daily specials, and assist in the hiring, training, and coaching of the team. You will also play an integral role in menu development, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to perfection. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence, apply now!

Qualifications

• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience required in both a la carte & banquet operations
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
• Read, write and speak and understand English
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction

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. In keeping 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 Orientation Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.