Banquet Chef - The Little Nell

Position Summary  
The Banquet Chef is responsible for overseeing all culinary operations for banquet events, ensuring high-quality food production, presentation, and execution. The Banquet Chef collaborates with the culinary team to create menus, manage kitchen staff, and maintain food safety standards while optimizing efficiency and cost control. This position reports to the Executive Chef.

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000 plus commission. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience; all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus. 

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until May 10, 2026.

Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
•    Lead and manage the kitchen team during banquet events, ensuring smooth and efficient operations 
•    Oversee food preparation and cooking for large-scale banquet events, ensuring quality and consistency 
•    Collaborate with the banquet manager and event coordinators to plan and execute menu offerings 
•    Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation in accordance with health regulations 
•    Monitor inventory and manage ordering of kitchen supplies and ingredients for banquet events 
•    Ensure timely delivery of food to the banquet hall, coordinating with service staff 
•    Develop and innovate banquet menus to align with seasonal trends, guest preferences, and hotel standards 
•    Responsible for all administrative duties; This includes but is not limited payroll, scheduling inventory and menu updates 
•    Train and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on techniques, food presentation, and hygiene 
•    Handle special dietary requests or restrictions for banquet guests with attention to detail 
•    Ensure cost control measures are followed, including waste reduction and portion control 
•    Address guest complaints or feedback regarding food quality or presentation in a professional and timely manner 
•    Other duties as assigned