Executive Chef of Banquets

Responsibilities

• Ensures the highest standard of quality control and menu development in the banquet kitchen
• Plans and executes multiple banquet functions
• Continually enhances the culinary experience of banquet guests
• Supervises the performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance, and conduct of the culinary team
• Collaborate with the Director of Banquets at BEO meetings to ensure five-star service and execution of event details
• Prepares operating and capital budgets and operates banquet kitchen within those guidelines
• Purchase and supply banquet service equipment required
• Effectively supply required dry and paper goods for the Director of Banquets
• Develops recipe books, allergy guides, and standard operating procedures for banquet cooks and servers
• Must have outstanding organization and planning skills
• Must set up weekly events and make plans for cross-utilizing products for events throughout the week
• Communicates openly and professionally with guests, meeting planners, and sales managers
• Must be able to communicate with all team members professionally
• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness
• Maintain professional guest relations
• Display knowledge of food preparation
• Aid in selecting, training, scheduling, supervising, and counseling team members according to Pier Sixty-Six Resort policies and procedures
• Train team members in the use of working menus, recipe cards, and photograph standards
• Direct team members in sanitary food handling techniques

Qualifications

• A two-year culinary arts degree required
• A minimum of five years experience in a high-volume banquet operation
• At least three years of supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment
• Previous experience maintaining professional and respectful work relationships
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills
• Ability to go above and beyond, demonstrating meaningful care in everything you do
• Strong level of emotional intelligence and overall self-awareness
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays