Banquet Chef

Montage Hotels & Resorts • Laguna Beach, CA

12d

About The Position

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes. If you are an internal applicant, please log into Workday and apply for your application to be considered. Please Click Here to apply internally. At Montage , It’s All Because of YOU! Banquet Chef Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.

Requirements

• A minimum of three year s of previous Culinary supervisory or management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt, and master to new operating system
• Knowledge of implementing new food concepts and menus
• Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus
• Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and for extended periods during the shift
• Ability to push and pull food serving equipment and carts weighing up to 200 pounds on a semi - regular basis
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10°F) and kitchens (+110°F)

Nice To Haves

• Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus
• Luxury hotel experience, a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare and order all items for all Banquet Event Orders, creates order sheets and inventory systems to always ensure proper stock levels
• Managing, in conjunction with the Executive Steward, the inventory, control of all equipment and chin a for events
• Execute all production and plating in a timely , efficient manner; meeting and exceeding guest expectations
• Attend BEO meetings, communicate information to banquet kitchen department, oversee banquet production flow and adjust in order to adhere to control procedures for cost and quality
• Oversees the daily operation of the banquet kitchen including recruiting, hire, train, and supervision of sous chefs and cooks enforcing policies
• Lead and assist in food preparation during banquets and events
• Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation and storage areas at all times in accordance with state and local sanitation requirements and codes
• Prepar e weekly kitchen work schedules and distribut e them in a timely manner
• Estimat e daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicating production needs to kitchen personnel daily
• Overs e e and creates employee dining room menus and experience
• Prepar e and cook food of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards
• H ave the desire to create WOW moments
• Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

Benefits

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)
• Healthcare benefits
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option
• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees
• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance
• Parental leave pay differential
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel discounts
• Free meals
• Fitness & wellness discounts
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Hearts of Montage /Hearts of Pendry community engagement
• Associate’s events throughout the year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed