Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of high-quality, visually appealing, and consistently delicious food for banquets of varying scale and complexity, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction across diverse events including weddings, corporate functions, and social gatherings.
- Uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence by meticulously overseeing daily banquet production, from mise en place to plating, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to presentation guidelines.
- Stay current with evolving culinary trends, banquet menu innovations, and advanced preparation techniques to contribute to menu development and enhance the overall dining experience.
- Monitor and optimize food costs specific to banquet operations by conducting yield analysis, minimizing waste, managing portion control, and coordinating with purchasing to secure high-quality ingredients within budgetary guidelines.
- Overseen the organization and maintenance of banquet production schedules, event timelines, and kitchen workflow to ensure seamless service during high-volume events.
- Manage, mentor, and train banquet kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and temporary event personnel, fostering a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide on-the-job training, and ensure staff compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef to plan menus, develop recipes, and standardize banquet production sheets and costing templates.
- Supervise banquet kitchen operations during events, stepping in as needed to maintain service flow, address challenges, and ensure timely delivery of food to service teams.
- Maintain inventory of banquet-specific ingredients, equipment, and serviceware, ensuring readiness for upcoming events and efficient turnover of stock.
- Promote a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen environment by enforcing cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and proper storage practices.
Additional Information
- Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
