Banquet Chef - The Hythe Hotel
About The Position
As the Banquet Chef, you will lead culinary operations across 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, driving approximately $6M in annual banquet food revenue. You’ll oversee the banquet kitchen and stewarding teams, manage BEO execution from planning through service, and ensure consistent product quality, safety, and cost control. Responsibilities include supervising daily production, training and developing staff, building and standardizing recipes, and collaborating closely with event, banquet, and purchasing teams to deliver on guest expectations and financial targets. Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and this role champions that standard by modeling exceptional hospitality, fostering teamwork, and creating an experience of a lifetime for every guest and group.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
- ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
- 3+ years of kitchen experience required
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English
Nice To Haves
- Culinary degree or certification preferred
- 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
- bilingual preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
- Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
- Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting
- Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
- Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste
- May act as supervisor in the absence of an Executive Chef
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Free passes for employees
- employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family
- free ski lessons
- employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Referral Program
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
