Banquet Chef

The Westin Portland Harborview • Portland, ME

5d

About The Position

The Banquet Chef leads culinary execution for special events, developing exceptional menus and overseeing banquet kitchen operations to ensure food quality, safety, and presentation standards. The role includes supervising banquet kitchen staff and preparing memorable dishes for hotel guests. It reports to the Executive Chef or Banquet Manager. Hotel experience is a plus. Candidates should have a combination of education and experience; applicants with special certifications, such as a culinary diploma, receive additional consideration. The position offers potential career growth into culinary leadership roles.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Sufficient education and/or literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Warm, professional demeanor, friendly personality, positive attitude, and alignment with HVMG’s Culture of Excellence.
• A combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience.
• Special certifications, such as a culinary diploma.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus for special events.
• Oversee banquet kitchen operations and staff.
• Prepare dishes for hotel events and guests.
• Maintain food quality, safety, and presentation standards.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities across the nationwide portfolio.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday through PayActive.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period.
• Exclusive hotel and food and beverage discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed