Banquet Chef Tournant / Production
About The Position
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is seeking a Banquet Chef Tournant / Production to join its Banquets Department. The position supports banquet and production culinary operations by preparing high-quality food for guest events and fine dining service, while maintaining standards of quality, consistency, sanitation, and efficiency. It contributes to guest dining experiences through skilled food preparation, teamwork, and adherence to culinary excellence. The role reports to the Banquet Sous Chef and Executive Chef. The position prepares food according to established recipes and production standards; supports banquet, production, and à la carte operations; and maintains ingredient quality, storage, rotation, and portion control. It also requires maintaining clean and organized work and storage areas, ensuring equipment is clean and safe, preparing food and supply requisitions, performing recipe-related calculations, and complying with food-handling, sanitation, and safety standards. The role involves collaborating with culinary team members and contributing to guest service. The job requires at least three years of à la carte and fine dining culinary experience, knowledge of hot food preparation techniques, commercial kitchen equipment experience, food sanitation knowledge, basic math skills, and effective English communication. The employee must be able to meet the physical and scheduling demands of kitchen work, reside within reasonable commuting distance, meet company grooming standards, and pass required pre-employment substance testing.
Requirements
- At least three years of à la carte and fine dining culinary experience.
- Strong knowledge of hot food preparation techniques, including broiling, frying, sautéing, and grilling.
- Working knowledge of food sanitation and health department standards.
- Experience operating commercial kitchen equipment.
- Basic mathematical skills for recipes, measurements, requisitions, and portion control.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and effectively communicate in English.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and guest service skills.
- Energetic and professional demeanor.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work continuously in confined kitchen spaces.
- Ability to work in hot, cold, and fluctuating temperature environments.
- Manual dexterity to safely operate kitchen tools and equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and move products weighing up to 100 pounds using appropriate equipment.
- Must meet company grooming standards.
- Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the property.
- Availability to work varied schedules, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Must successfully pass required pre-employment substance testing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food items according to established recipes and production standards to ensure consistency and quality.
- Select, inspect, and use high-quality ingredients for menu items.
- Support banquet, production, and à la carte culinary operations.
- Monitor product storage, rotation, and portion control, particularly for high-cost food items.
- Maintain clean and organized refrigeration, storage, and work areas in compliance with health and sanitation regulations.
- Ensure kitchen equipment is clean, properly maintained, and operating safely.
- Prepare requisitions for food products and supplies needed for assigned workstations.
- Read recipes and perform calculations for food preparation, measurements, and portioning.
- Operate kitchen equipment, including stoves, ovens, broilers, slicers, steamers, kettles, grills, fryers, and sauté stations.
- Follow established sanitation, safety, and food-handling standards.
- Collaborate with culinary team members to meet service standards and guest expectations.
- Contribute to the overall guest dining experience through exceptional service.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for eligible team members
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible scheduling opportunities
- Complimentary parking and employee dining café
- Five-Diamond service training and professional development opportunities
- Certifications and continuing education opportunities
- Complimentary uniform dry-cleaning services
- Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout Gate Hospitality Group
- Preferred lodging rates
- Discounted golf and select recreational amenities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
