Banquet Chef - Regency at Dominion Valley

Compensation And Benefits

• $50,000 per year
• Full-Time Team Members receive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life, 401(k), STD, LTD, paid holiday, vacation, personal & sick time, and numerous other employee discount benefits through our HR provider LL Roberts

What You'll Be Doing

• Train and develop the team, helping every cook understand why consistency in preparation and presentation matters
• Keep a close eye on quality, portion control, and plate presentation so the standard holds up every single time
• Monitor and maintain line plating and quality throughout service
• Prepare a variety of cuisine using real skill and creativity
• Coordinate with the wait staff to make sure guest expectations are met — or better yet, exceeded
• Make sure all sanitation procedures are followed and that the kitchen stays in step with every health and safety regulation
• Work with precision — skillfully using the hand tools and machines the job requires, reading recipes, and measuring, cutting, and preparing ingredients carefully
• Establish procedures, build and coordinate banquets and schedules, and keep workflow moving smoothly
• Help hire, train, and motivate the kitchen staff
• Make sure all the necessary reports and forms are completed daily
• Stay on top of industry trends — bringing that knowledge back into the kitchen so we're always current
• Take on other related duties as assigned by management

What We're Looking For

• Culinary school graduates are preferred, along with five to six years of related experience (or the equivalent)
• Current knowledge of regional and national food and beverage trends
• Thorough command of food preparation techniques and styles
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate a team
• Solid working understanding of the duties and tasks your team performs
• Good judgment and ability to make timely, sound decisions
• Able to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Real commitment to excellence and high standards, plus passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook
• Versatile and flexible, happy to work within constantly changing priorities
• Acute attention to detail along with strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Effective communication with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Bilingual skills are a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Applications

What Success Looks Like

• Problem Solving — Spot and resolve issues promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully, and come up with solid alternative solutions; work well in group problem-solving situations and stay reasonable even when the topic gets emotional
• Customer Service — Handle difficult or emotional guest situations with grace, respond promptly to needs, seek out feedback to improve service, and follow through on commitments
• Oral Communication — Speak clearly and persuasively in any situation, listen well and ask for clarification when needed, respond thoughtfully to questions, and hold your own in meetings and group settings
• Dependability — Follow instructions, respond to direction, and take responsibility for actions; keep commitments, put in the long hours when it's crunch time, and complete tasks on time — or give a heads-up with an alternate plan when something changes
• Adaptability — Roll with changes in the work environment, juggle competing demands, and adjust your approach to fit the situation, staying steady through delays and the unexpected
• Teamwork — Balance team and individual responsibilities, stay open to others' views, and both give and welcome feedback; put the team's success ahead of your own, build morale, and support everyone's efforts to succeed