Banquet Chef

Double Tree by Hilton and Haley & Bear•Concord, NH

5d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Catering by Design, your premier Concord-based catering company serving all of New Hampshire, is searching for a Banquet Chef to lead our dedicated team. We specialize in crafting unforgettable culinary experiences with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Part of Duprey Hospitality, a locally owned company with growing food and beverage opportunities in Concord, NH. Team members may enjoy Hilton travel discounts, growth opportunities, and so much more. If you are dependable, hardworking, and ready to serve up some great food, we would love to meet you. Catering by Design specializes in catering every occasion, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. Operating out of the DoubleTree by Hilton, we offer on-site and off-site catering events in our newly renovated kitchen, sharing space with Haley & Bear we have opportunities to work on events and for the restaurant.

Requirements

Reliable
Team-focused
Calm under pressure
Willing to learn
Proud of good food and a clean kitchen
Able to follow directions and ask questions when needed
Able to work well with a diverse group of people
Prior kitchen, cooking, or hospitality experience preferred
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry items as needed
Ability to work in a hot, busy kitchen
Non-slip shoes recommended
Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test
Requires walking, sitting, and standing to a significant degree, reaching, handling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, talking, hearing, seeing, and smelling
Lifting up to 100 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying or transporting of food, objects, or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Executive Chef in managing the daily operation of the entire kitchen and culinary department (catering staff) on-site and for all off-site catered events.
Demonstrating the skills to prepare meals according to the menu while leading the banquet team in cooking and delivering items promptly.
Ensuring that all food items are prepared to department standards and that food quality is maintained through proper food-handling procedures.
Assisting the Executive Chef with supervision of all food preparation and support staff.
Being directly responsible for kitchen production as it relates to off-site catered events.
Supervising all kitchen operations as it relates to off-site catered events.
Assisting with overall coordination of all banquet and outlet food production, as needed.
Participating in the development of catering menus, recipe cards, cost cards, plate presentations and photos.
Monitoring all catering menus and the specifications.
Monitoring safety and cleanliness of off-site facilities used (ensure culinary space used is cleaned before leaving).