Banquet Chef

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Banquet Chef to lead culinary operations for our convention center, which is attached to our full-service hotel. This is a high-visibility leadership role responsible for delivering exceptional banquet and concession food service with a strong emphasis on presentation, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

This role operates out of a separate production kitchen , working in coordination with—but largely independent from—the hotel’s main culinary team at Ralph’s American Grill.

• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise a culinary team of approximately 6 staff members
• Oversee all banquet and concession food production for events ranging from small meetings to large-scale conventions
• Ensure high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation
• Manage food production within established budgetary and financial goals
• Collaborate with sales and event teams to execute menus aligned with client expectations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment in accordance with health and safety regulations
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and cost control for banquet operations
• Develop and maintain efficient production systems for high-volume banquet service
• Provide strong, positive leadership and foster a team-oriented, accountable work culture
• Work collaboratively with the hotel culinary team while maintaining operational independence for banquet production

• Proven experience as a Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, or similar leadership role in high-volume hotel, convention center, or banquet operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small team
• Experience managing food cost controls and operating within a budget
• High attention to detail, especially in food presentation and execution
• Ability to work independently in a separate production environment while coordinating with broader culinary operations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment