Banquets Chef

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Banquets Chef plans meals; procures food supplies and kitchen equipment; oversees meal production; and supervises and coordinates kitchen personnel in accordance with Hard Rock Cincinnati quality standards. The role enhances food offerings for guests, responds to marketplace and guest needs, and recommends product changes based on market research.

The position supervises banquet food outlets, kitchen personnel, and assigned functions on and off property. It develops menus and tailored offerings with catering sales managers and clients, oversees food preparation and quality, and manages food, labor, and miscellaneous costs within budget. The Banquets Chef also hires, trains, motivates, evaluates, and supervises staff, while supporting guest relations and superior service standards.

Work takes place on the Rocksino floor, where the position may encounter changing crowd and noise levels and extreme heat and cold. The role requires flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus a degree from a certified food service program, apprenticeship, culinary school, or equivalent; related education and experience may be interchangeable year for year.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Five years of experience as an Executive Chef in a four- or five-star establishment with sizeable conference and banqueting facilities.
• Obtain and maintain licenses and certifications required by federal, state, and gaming/lottery regulations.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug screening.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of applicable health, sanitation, and licensing ordinances.
• Knowledge of food products, standard recipes, proper preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Knowledge of computer programs and applications.
• Ability to use tools associated with the position, including knives, slicers, and choppers.
• Ability to review and understand recipes and other necessary documentation and inspect food quality.
• Ability to deliver service that creates a positive, memorable guest experience.
• Ability to exceed position responsibilities in support of organizational goals.
• Ability to project an enthusiastic, outgoing, and professional image.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to observe and direct subordinates.
• Ability to participate in developing and administering goals, objectives, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts and schedules as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create an atmosphere that encourages guests to choose Hard Rock Cincinnati and build and retain guest relations while mentoring team members in guest service.
• Hire, train, motivate, evaluate, and supervise staff, providing guidance and resources to meet objectives.
• Supervise Hard Rock Cincinnati banquet food outlets, kitchen personnel, and assigned functions on and off property.
• Apply department vision, objectives, standards, guidelines, and budget to supervise effectively.
• Establish and maintain training and development procedures to achieve superior guest service standards.
• Plan menus based on marketing conditions, dish popularity, recent menus, and religious or other holidays.
• Check food preparation methods, cooking, portion sizes, and garnishing by tasting dishes.
• Procure food supplies and kitchen equipment from approved suppliers and approve the quality of received foods.
• Store food to maintain quality and meet health requirements, coordinating with purchasing to ensure high-quality products.
• Consult with the catering sales manager and clients to create or tailor special menus.
• Track food-cost variances and adjust food-item prices to support net profit.
• Meet budget guidelines for food, labor, and miscellaneous costs.
• Attend and participate in meetings and complete assigned follow-up.
• Perform work regularly and predictably.
• Attend seminars when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The company describes a comprehensive benefits package intended to support team members’ health, future planning, and work-life balance; benefits may vary by employment status. Further details are available on the company career site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED