Banquet Chef - Hilton Chicago

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of food for banquet events, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability.
• Drive culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes.
• Enhance banquet offerings: Assist in menu development, incorporating seasonal and creative elements to elevate the banquet dining experience.
• Collaborate for success: Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and collaborate with Catering and Events teams to execute customized menus that exceed client expectations.
• Manage financial performance: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning.
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment.
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends.
• A talent for training and developing others.
• An ability to build comradery amongst teams.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of kitchen management experience.
• Union management experience is a huge plus.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be a driven chef who thrives in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends, a talent for training and developing others, and excels at building comradery amongst teams. The preferred candidate will be an inspirational, passionate leader with a minimum of 1-2 years of kitchen management experience. Union management experience is a huge plus!

Benefits

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future.
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones.
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most.
• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered.
• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next.