Banquet Chef

New Castle Hotel•Woburn, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Your passion for food and creativity shines through as you craft exceptional dishes for large events and special occasions. Whether it's wowing brides at weddings or impressing corporate meeting planners, you thrive in the dynamic world of banquets and events. As a key member of the culinary leadership team, you take pride in creating memorable dining experiences while mentoring and developing your team. Your culinary expertise, combined with your ability to inspire others, ensures every event is a success.

Requirements

At least 3 years of progressive experience in food & beverage (culinary).
Fully experienced in use of various pieces of kitchen equipment.
Ability to perform medium work – exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to stand for long periods of time without sitting or leaning.
Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms.
Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels.
Ability to see details at close range (Near Vision).
Ability to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises.
Ability to work long hours as is often required.
Ability to multi-task.
Good communication skills.
Ability to convey and understand information and ideas in English.

Nice To Haves

Specific experience in pastry and garde manger preferred.
Relevant college coursework also preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the cooks, trainees and support staff to deliver the guest’s vision for their event.
Help train and develop staff to make great food in quantity.
Foster teamwork and engage staff, while ensuring all are working safely.
Perform culinary skills such as ice and fruit carving.
Act in the Executive Chef’s absence if requested.
Learn and utilize new culinary techniques, skills and recipes.
Learn how to manage people.
Learn the financial responsibilities of the kitchen, including scheduling, budgeting, and ordering.
Oversee the safe production, preparation, and presentation of food for the banquet department.
Follow hotel’s established safety and security policies & procedures.
Ensure the team follows all sanitation and safe food handling procedures.