Banquet Chef (Food Services)

Job Description - Banquet Chef

Reports to
Food & Beverage Director, Corporate Executive Chef, General Manager and VP of Hospitality

Purpose
To achieve food and beverage revenue, profit and customer satisfaction goals by maintaining a clean, sanitized kitchen and managing the Kitchen/Banquet/Café East restaurant areas

Main Responsibilities

Executing and fulfilling Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
Planning and directing food preparation and culinary activities
Customize menus for weddings, corporate and social groups
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in the Banquet kitchen and surrounding areas
Ensure stewarding responsibilities are being fulfilled throughout the hotel with the help of the Executive Steward
Hiring and training of Banquet cooks, Café East cooks and all utility workers
Develop and implement a seasonal based menu for Café East that supplies food to the Pool (seasonal) and 19th and Timber (when open)
Develop Café East weekly specials that will drive revenue and interest from the general public/residents on our social media platform.
Develop Special Event Menus for events such as Wine Dinners, Wine & Bourbon Tastings etc. and execute those menus.
Execute any Outside Catering that management needs done.
Develop and execute a new and innovative amenity selection for our guests.
Supply the Employee Cafeteria with daily lunch selections.
Drive the overall success of our resort based on company values and principals.

OPERATIONS

Build experiences that Meeting planners and guests want to share.
Fosters forward-looking innovation.
Displays fundamental cooking expertise required for specialty menus, guest tastings, and themed functions.
Guide menu development and food presentations
Stay on trends with F&B concepts
Stay current on buffet presentations
Create menu items for Sales and Catering seasonally
Guide menu purchasing and specifications
Establish performance, budget, and team goals
Manage food, labor, and consumable costs
Lead with new cooking techniques and recipes, continuously learning new skills
Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in the Hotel in a safe, sanitary, and cost effective manner.

General SAFETY & Health Code

Maintain a commitment to the quality of food products to ensure that NC Health Department, OSHA and all safety standards are met
Lead compliance and associate adherence in food handling and sanitation standards and certifications
Must maintain Serve Safe Certification
Maintain and update MSDS manual as needed
Develop and implement staff safety standards and practices
Execute Weekly safety meetings to keep staff up to date on hotel news and procedures

TALENT MANAGEMENT

Ensure a high-engagement team and collaborative, collegial culture by supporting an open-door environment
Hiring and training staff and the training of Banquet Cooks, Café East Cooks and Utility workers.
Guide the growth and development of your team to support both business objectives and personal career progression of those you manage
Actively participates in the hiring process to identify the right talent to support the Banquet Kitchen & Café East Kitchen
Demonstrates honesty/integrity and models appropriate behaviors in leading by example and serving as a role model
Should be able to teach and train staff to prepare and present with the highest of standards.
Job requires attention to detail, ongoing innovative staff training, creativity, food cost control, and organizational skills.
Should be currently certified in Serve-Safe food management.

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