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A premier casino and entertainment destination is seeking an experienced, hands-on Banquet Chef to lead culinary operations and deliver exceptional banquet experiences. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary leader who enjoys working alongside their team, executing high-volume events, and maintaining outstanding food quality and presentation.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily banquet culinary operations, remaining actively involved in food preparation, production, and execution.
- Oversee large-scale banquets, private events, and special functions both on and off property.
- Develop creative banquet menus and collaborate with catering sales on customized event offerings.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise culinary team members.
- Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation.
- Manage food costs, labor budgets, purchasing, inventory, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate multiple events while ensuring seamless execution and outstanding guest experiences.
What You’ll Bring
- 4–5 years of Executive Banquet Chef experience preferred.
- Strong background in upscale hotels, resorts, casinos, or large conference and banquet facilities.
- Proven experience executing high-volume banquets and managing culinary teams.
- A hands-on leadership style with a genuine passion for working in the kitchen.
- Strong knowledge of food cost controls, labor management, purchasing, and inventory.
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Willingness to relocate to Cincinnati if not already local.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Join a premier casino and entertainment destination where culinary excellence and memorable guest experiences are top priorities. You'll have the opportunity to lead banquet operations, develop a talented culinary team, and make a direct impact on food quality and operational performance.
JOB ID: 182967
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Darryl Downs