Banquet Chef

About the Role

As the Banquet Chef at Big Sky Resort, you'll lead the banquet and Convention Services kitchen — producing everything from working breakfasts and coffee breaks to receptions, buffets, plated dinners, weddings, and VIP events. Banquets at Big Sky aren't an afterthought; they're a stage. This is a role for a chef who wants to put creative, memorable food in front of hundreds of guests at a time and land every plate.

Growth & Development

• In-house ACF certification development program — structured outlet rotations, weekly classes, and support through written and practical exams
• Culinary leadership with five-star and five-diamond pedigree, committed to mentorship and career development
• Culinary leadership pipeline built on internal promotion and succession planning
• Career growth opportunities across the Boyne Family of Resorts
• A resort investing in its food program year over year — new concepts, new venues, and chef-driven partnerships

Lifestyle

Big Sky sits an hour from Bozeman and on the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park. In winter, 5,850 acres of the Biggest Skiing in America start outside your door, and your ski pass is part of the job. In summer, it's hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing on the Gallatin, golf in the shadow of Lone Peak, and long Montana evenings.

Success Profile

Top qualities for success in this role:

• Creative
• Calm under pressure
• Organized
• Problem-solving mindset
• Consistent at volume
• Team builder

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary execution of every banquet event — plated meals, buffets, receptions, breaks, weddings, and holiday programs
• Run event-day production from the pass — expediting plate-ups, coaching in real time, and directing the kitchen through multi-event days
• Translate BEOs into production plans, prep lists, ordering, and staffing for every event
• Attend weekly BEO meetings and partner with Conference Services and Banquet Operations teams
• Manage banquet food cost — order to the BEO, produce to the guarantee, track variance event by event
• Schedule banquet kitchen labor to the event calendar and flex staffing with volume
• Execute allergen and dietary accommodations at group scale with the same quality as the standard menu
• Uphold food safety and HACCP standards at banquet scale — holding, transport, and buffet service
• Hire, train, and develop your team of banquet sous chefs and cooks, while promoting a fun work environment
• Accept and provide feedback and coaching to support team members regularly
• Learn and follow Boyne Standards and Boyne Basics to better serve guests

Requirements

Have one of the following:

• A 2-year culinary degree with 5 years of banquet experience
• A 4-year culinary degree with 2 years of banquet experience
• ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC) with 2 years of banquet experience

• Proven success executing plated events at scale and multi-event days
• Strong planning and organizational skills — banquets are won in the prep, not on the day
• Extremely high standards and acute attention to detail
• Strong sense of urgency while assuring consistent achievement of quality standards
• High level of personal initiative, technical problem solving, and action/results-driven approach
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to effectively supervise and inspire staff
• Ability to excel in an environment with varied tasks while staying cool under pressure
• Openness to work within established standards and procedures
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Available to work early, mid-day, and evening shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds

How To Stand Out

• Ability to plan, prepare, and execute a food tasting within required parameters
• Resume demonstrating proven success and career progression in banquet and high-volume cooking
• ServSafe certified (Food Handler, Food Allergen)

Benefits

• Full Health Plan with Company HSA Match
• 401(k) plan with performance-based company match
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Cell Phone Service Allowance
• FREE Ski Pass for you, your spouse, and dependents
• FREE Golf Pass for you, your spouse, and dependents
• FREE Bike Haul/Scenic Lift Pass for you, your spouse, and dependents
• FREE Basecamp activities including zip line courses and discounted passes for spouse and dependents
• Steep Lodging discounts for accommodation for friends and family (blackout dates apply)
• 25% off Food discount at all outlets with charging privileges
• 20%-30% off Retail discount at all outlets with charging privileges, gear, and sponsor discounts
• Eligibility for affordable employee housing, a short walk or free bus ride away from work