Banquet Chef

Westgate Resorts•Orlando, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a premier hospitality destination as a Banquet Chef, leading culinary operations for large-scale banquets, special events, weddings, conferences, receptions, and resort functions. The Banquet Chef is responsible for overseeing all banquet food production, ensuring exceptional food quality, flawless presentation, operational efficiency, and outstanding guest satisfaction across multiple event formats.

Requirements

This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service during evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak event periods.
Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience within hotels, resorts, convention centers, catering operations, or hospitality venues.
Proven experience managing high-volume banquet production, large-scale events, weddings, conferences, and catered functions.
Previous experience supervising and developing culinary teams in fast-paced food service environments.
Strong background in food production planning, banquet execution, and operational leadership.
Food Safety Manager Certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
Additional culinary certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and execute banquet menus for weddings, conferences, corporate events, galas, receptions, and specialty functions according to established quality standards.
Oversee high-volume food production, large-batch cooking, buffet preparation, banquet plating, and event execution.
Cook or directly supervise the preparation of menu items requiring advanced culinary techniques and professional presentation standards.
Develop recipes, preparation methods, and presentation techniques that support menu consistency, guest satisfaction, and cost control.
Monitor food quality, portion control, taste, freshness, temperature, and presentation standards throughout all banquet operations.
Lead, supervise, coach, and develop banquet cooks, prep cooks, and culinary support team members.
Assign daily responsibilities, conduct training, and evaluate team performance to ensure operational excellence.
Coordinate banquet service timing and execution with Banquet Captains, Catering Managers, and Food & Beverage leadership.
Create and manage production schedules to support multiple simultaneous events and functions.
Monitor inventory levels and maintain adequate banquet food, beverage, and supply inventories.
Assist with purchasing forecasts, budgeting initiatives, food cost management, and labor optimization efforts.
Minimize food waste through proper storage, inventory rotation, menu planning, and production management.
Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, OSHA, and health department regulations.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of banquet kitchen facilities and equipment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance culinary quality, productivity, and guest experiences.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time to Recharge
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Generous Company Match to Support Your Future
Daily Pay – Access Your Earnings When You Need Them
Family-Focused Benefits – Pregnancy, Parental Leave, and Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs to Support Your Well-Being
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Tuition Assistance to Help You Grow Your Career
Military Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Support When You Need It Most
Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance
Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
Loyalty Program – Exclusive Discounts on Hotels, Cruises, Resorts, Restaurants, Entertainment, and More
Low-Cost Gym Membership
NEW! David A. Siegel Legacy Scholarship – Up to $40,000 for Team Members’ Dependents After 1 Year of Service
Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities
Community Involvement – Give Back and Make an Impact