Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef

Royal Park Hotel, located in the charming town of Rochester, Michigan, is a luxury boutique hotel offering a sophisticated and upscale work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Royal Park Hotel means being part of a prestigious hotel known for its elegant accommodations, exceptional service, and picturesque riverfront location. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary and event planning, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Royal Park Hotel is committed to creating a refined and professional work culture that values excellence, attention to detail, and personalized guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where they can showcase their skills, contribute to a high-end guest experience, and be part of a team that strives for perfection. Joining the team at Royal Park Hotel presents a unique opportunity to be part of an esteemed hotel that epitomizes luxury, elegance, and impeccable hospitality.

Are you a talented and passionate culinary leader with a passion for creating exceptional banquet experiences? Join our team as a Banquet Chef and lead the execution of unforgettable weddings, galas, corporate meetings, and special events. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of banquet food production, ensuring every dish is prepared with exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.

As the Banquet Chef, you will lead and inspire the banquet culinary team while working closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Operations team to deliver seamless events and outstanding guest experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are committed to culinary excellence, we'd love to have you join our team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all banquet kitchen operations, ensuring the successful execution of all banquet and catered events.
• Plan banquet menus and recipes in partnership with the Executive Chef.
• Supervise, coach, and develop the banquet culinary team while maintaining high performance standards.
• Ensure all food is prepared and presented to the highest quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Monitor inventory, order products, and manage food costs while minimizing waste.
• Collaborate with Banquet Operations and other hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Assist with menu tastings, special events, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation.
• Foster a positive, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

As a Banquet Chef, you'll play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences for our guests while leading a talented culinary team. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within our dynamic hospitality environment. If you're ready to bring your leadership, creativity, and passion for exceptional cuisine to Royal Park Hotel, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 35 years of culinary leadership experience, with banquet or high-volume event experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food preparation techniques, and food presentation.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a culinary team.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business demands require.

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