Banquet Chef

Makeready LLC•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Recognized for more than a century as the iconic address for Dallas hospitality, The Adolphus offers timeless culture, vibrant and storied surroundings, imaginative and collaborative food and drink, and immersive experiences. In it's reimagining, the 407 room downtown hotel recalls a grand European home. This individual is passionate, positive, creative, and cares deeply about the team that they lead. Their keen eye will manage the BEO process, work closely with the Sales team, plan banquet menus to presenting the finished product to the patron. In addition, this role will work closely with the culinary leadership to facilitate a seamless production program for all property outlets.

Requirements

Assist in menu planning, execution, and management of kitchen staff
Collaborate in the development and testing of new recipes, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes
Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way to meet quality standards
Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency
Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure compliance with established standards
Solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Train and mentor kitchen personnel on culinary techniques, food safety, and presentation standards
Help manage inventory and ordering of kitchen supplies, ensuring all necessary ingredients are on hand
Adhere to Makeready's Guiding Principles
Additional duties and assignments as assigned

Responsibilities

Review banquet orders and menus daily
Create and modify menus to meet and exceed client’s expectations
Work closely with banquets culinary team to ensure effective efficiency and consistency
Monitor food and labor costs
Oversee inventory needs
Train culinary team members, establishing schedules and enforcing sanitation regulations and safety standards
Train and mentor kitchen personnel on culinary techniques, food safety, and presentation standards
Help manage inventory and ordering of kitchen supplies, ensuring all necessary ingredients are on hand
Adhere to Makeready's Guiding Principles
Assist in menu planning, execution, and management of kitchen staff
Collaborate in the development and testing of new recipes, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes
Ensure the kitchen operates in a timely way to meet quality standards
Oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine, ensuring smooth workflow and efficiency
Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure compliance with established standards
Solve any issues that arise and seize control of any problematic situation
Train and mentor kitchen personnel on culinary techniques, food safety, and presentation standards
Help manage inventory and ordering of kitchen supplies, ensuring all necessary ingredients are on hand
Adhere to Makeready's Guiding Principles
Additional duties and assignments as assigned