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We are seeking a dynamic, culinary-driven Banquet Chef to lead the daily operations of our banquet kitchen, overseeing on-site events, off-site catering, and café production within our upscale hospitality environment. This role is responsible for executing high-volume banquets and receptions, managing kitchen staff and stewarding operations, and ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency across all events.

Banquet Chef Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Exempt leadership-level position
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Supportive and collaborative culinary team environment
Exposure to high-profile events and off-site catering opportunities

Banquet Chef Responsibilities:

Oversee all banquet kitchen operations, including on-site events, off-site catering, and café production
Lead and supervise Chef de Partie, cooks, and stewarding team members
Develop training programs and foster a positive, accountable kitchen culture
Collaborate with Executive Chef and event teams on menu planning and customization
Execute hot, cold, canapé, dessert, and reception-style production with consistency and precision
Manage inventory, ordering, and event-based forecasting
Monitor food cost, portion control, and labor efficiency to meet financial goals
Review BEOs and ensure accurate execution of timing, presentation, and dietary accommodations

Banquet Chef Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of high-volume banquet kitchen experience
Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a culinary environment
Strong skills in hot production, garde manger, baking, and pastry
Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holiday

JOB ID: 171556

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.