Banquet Chef

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, one of Montana's AAA Four Diamond resorts, is seeking a talented and experienced Banquet Chef to work with our food and beverage team. Averill Hospitality is a leading provider of corporate catering services, specializing in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for corporate events and banquets. We are committed to providing high-quality cuisine and impeccable service to our clients, ensuring memorable dinning experiences for their guests. All employees receive perks of $50 rooms at any of our properties, and discount rates at our spa, restaurant, and retail.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing innovative menus, supervising kitchen staff, and overseeing the preparation and execution of culinary offerings for corporate events and banquets. The Corporate Banquet Chef will collaborate closely with event planner and clients to ensue that menu selections meet their preferences while maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Menu Development: Design creative and diverse menus tailored to meet the needs and preferences of corporate clients, incorporating seasonal ingredients, dietary restrictions, and culinary trends.
• Kitchen Management: Supervise kitchen staff, including sous chefs, cooks, and kitchen assistants to ensure efficient operation and adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Food preparation: Oversee the preparation and execution of culinary offerings for corporate events and banquets, ensuring that dishes are prepared to the highest standards.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with event planners and clients to understand their vision and requirements offering expert guidance and recommendations to enhance the dining experience.
• Inventory Management: Manage inventory levels and ordering of food supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste and controlling costs.
• Training and Development: Provide training and mentorship to kitchen staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular quality inspections to ensure that all culinary offerings meet established standards of excellence, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and effectively.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as a Chef in a corporate or banquet setting with a minimum of 2 years of culinary experience.
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification from a recognized culinary institution.
• Strong creative culinary skills, with a passion for innovation and excellence.
• Excellent leadership and management abilities with a track record of supervising and motivating kitchen staff.
• Exceptional organizational an multitasking skills, with the agility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Solid understanding of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, event planners, and internal stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in a high-volume catering or banquet environment.

Familiarity with various cuisines and dietary preferences.

Certification in food safety and sanitation (e.g. ServSafe).

Averill Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, part of Averill Hospitality, offers full time, year-round employment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, insurance, 401(k) match, and company discounts at Averill Hospitality properties.