Banquet Chef

About the Role We are looking for an admirable Banquet Chef to lead and inspire our kitchen curators in the creation of culinary masterpieces. The Banquet Chef will be responsible for designing the menu, training curators, collaborating with events management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed. What You Will Be Doing Ensuring all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time. Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish. Coordinating kitchen staff and assisting them as required. Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items. Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed. Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen. Creating new recipes as needed to regularly update the menu. Keeping track of new trends in industry. Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues. What You Bring To The Role 5+ years in a similar position. In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices. Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts guests. Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities. Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. Creative, innovative thinking. Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety. Experience managing inventories and stocktaking. Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays. Experience managing a team of curators in a high-volume environment. Creative, with a passion for great food and excellent service. Compensation $75,000 – $80,000 Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations. Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr