Banquet Chef

LEWIS HOTELS MISSION STATEMENT

We are a team of hotel professionals whose goal is to go above and beyond the expectations of every guest, every time.  The secret to our success is our people and how well we work together to satisfy our guests.  Our professional performance and positive attitude help us create the best possible environment for both guests and our team members.  We create value for our guests through exceptional service and delightful guest experience.   If you share our passion and commitment to service, we would love to meet you.   

Our award-winning property, the Golden Hotel, has an immediate opening for a full-time Banquet Chef.    

Banquet Chef, reports to the Executive Chef; assists and supports the executive Chef in various responsibilities.  Supervises and coordinates the production, preparation and presentation of food for the banquet / catering functions in safe and sanitary work environment.  Strives to achieve profitable, competitive, quality products. 

Please include your compensation requirements.  Applicants who do not include an expected salary range will not be considered. 

The Golden Hotel features over 6000 square feet of banquet space, hosting corporate meetings, weddings and many other special private events.  

Banquet Chef must with strong leadership skills, a passion for catering and desire to exceed our clients’ expectations and create memorable experiences.
 

Qualifications include:
Culinary Degree or equivalent experience required (minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role in a banquet kitchen)

• From Scratch cooking
• Strong organizational skills and innovative skills
• Able to oversee banquet menu development, recipe creation, methods of preparation and cooking, and checks the sizes for portioning standards and quality control
• Ability to inventory, cost and order for all banquet events
• Initiate, promote and enforce safety and sanitation procedures
• Able to lead and teach subordinates in the kitchen and food and beverage operation as a whole
• Able to communicate and work well inter-departmentally within the hotel
• Computer experience preferred (Microsoft Office, Sales Pro, POS systems)
• Open availability required: including days, nights, weekends and holidays

This is a full-time position, reports to the Executive Chef.  Compensation commensurate with experience.  We offer full-time employees medical and dental benefits, a generous Paid Time Off program, 401(k) and hotel discounts.  Other perks include free parking, great location and cool company culture.   

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screen for controlled substance and background check.   

Please include your compensation requirements. Applicants who do not include an expected salary range will not be considered.