Banquet Chef

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled talented Banquet Chef to join our team. The Banquet Chef will be responsible for handling the cold/dry food production for banquets and events, ensuring high-quality food production and presentation are met. In addition to your culinary skills, you will also need to have excellent organizational skills. This position must be able to assist multiple events simultaneously. Have a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices, as well as able to work well under pressure. If you are passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect job for you.

Duties:

• Review banquet event orders (BEO) daily and make note to changes
• Assist the Executive Chef in food/supply ordering

-Handle and operate the kitchen/cooking in absence of Executive Chef

• Coordinate banquet production and plating with Executive Chef, Sales Manager, Banquet Manager
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Adhere to food safety standards and practices.
• Establish the day's priorities and then complete production and preparation for each event
• Able to plan and execute multiple events with the Executive Chef

-Able to perform other duties as assigned by the management

-Responsible for regular cleaning of all equipment used in the kitchen

-Work with the Executive Chef on correct pricing of the menu to achieve budgeted percentages

Skills:

• Proven experience and leadership in high volume banquet or catering setting. Line experience is also preferred.
  -Organization skills. Proper planning prevents poor performance.

-Able to read a recipe and prepare it to exact specifications, every single time.

-Knife skills

• Understanding of food safety regulations and practices. ServSafe certification is expected.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be working on several events while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

If you are passionate about food and enjoy creating an exceptional culinary experience for banquets and events, and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment, we invite you to apply for the Banquet Chef position with us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,522.54 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Culinary experience: 2 years (Required)
• Cooking: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fargo, ND 58103 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fargo, ND 58103: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person