Banquet Chef

AccorHotel • Sonoma, CA

9d • $89,000 - $92,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Banquet Chef Ready for a sizzling career move? As our Banquet Chef, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the banquet culinary operations. You will lead and inspire a team of talented culinary professionals, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction to create special memories that keep our guests coming back for more.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale banqueting and events
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training required
• Ability to lead by example, believe in a strong team culture and drive high performance
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Service-focused personality with passion for culinary excellence
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience leading in a union environment preferred
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead the Banquet Culinary team, providing direction to deliver exceptional and flawlessly executed events
• Ensure consistency and excellence in the preparation and presentation of all banquet dishes in accordance with property recipes, standards, and brand guidelines
• Collaborate with the culinary leadership team to develop banquet menus, seasonal offerings, and creative displays
• Train team members on culinary techniques, presentation, and service expectations to enhance overall performance.
• Engage with guests and meeting planners when appropriate to ensure satisfaction and gather feedback for continuous improvement
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, and ensure efficient use of ingredients to control food costs and reduce waste
• Participate in special events, tastings, and culinary promotions to showcase the hotel’s offerings.
• Assist with administrative duties including scheduling, payroll, recruitment, and performance evaluations
• Communicate clearly and consistently with all departments, partnering closely with the Banquets, Conference Services, and Catering Sales teams to ensure flawless service execution and cohesive guest experiences
• Assist in overall management responsibilities as needed
• Follow all health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with the company and local health department standards
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Employee discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and spa experiences at Accor and Fairmont properties worldwide
• Flexible and competitive healthcare benefit plans designed to meet the unique needs of you and your family, starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 4% of employee contributions, plus eligibility to participate in the hotel’s Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, potentially bringing the total employer match up to 5%
• Eligible to participate in Accor’s Senior Leadership Incentive Program
• Learning programs to promote growth and development unlocking your full potential
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees