Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef San Jose Country Club - 3.8 Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Team supervision Managing catering events Supervising experience Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing kitchen staff

Full Job Description Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance Banquet Chef Plan and execute all banquet, wedding, golf tournament, member event, and private party menus. Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and coordinate production schedules with Events and Food & Beverage teams. Lead banquet kitchen staff during preparation, service, and breakdown. Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control for events ranging from small member dinners to large banquets. Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory, purchasing, and waste control. Develop seasonal banquet menus and special event offerings. Maintain sanitation, food safety, and HACCP standards. Train, schedule, coach, and evaluate banquet cooks and culinary staff. Coordinate with the Executive Chef on staffing, menu development, and club-wide culinary standards. Oversee buffet displays, plated dinners, action stations, and cocktail reception food production. Ensure timely execution of multiple simultaneous events while maintaining club service standards. Assist with à la carte operations during non-banquet periods as needed. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Banquet food cost % Labor cost % Member and guest satisfaction scores Event execution accuracy Food safety compliance Staff retention and training completion Waste reduction and inventory control Requirements for Banquet Chef 3-7+ years of banquet or high-volume event culinary experience Previous country club, resort, hotel, or upscale catering background preferred Strong knowledge of banquet production and BEO management Ability to lead teams during weddings, tournaments, holiday events, and member functions Food Manager Certification preferred