Banquet Chef - Hilton Chicago

The ideal candidate will be a driven chef who thrives in a high-volume environment with a passion for culinary excellence and incorporating current trends, a talent for training and developing others, and excels at building comradery amongst teams. The preferred candidate will be an inspirational, passionate leader with a minimum of 1-2 years of kitchen management experience. Union management experience is a huge plus! This is a Full-Time position, candidates must have open availability. Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Banquet Chef , you're not just leading culinary production for banquet events - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest. What It Takes to Make the Stay At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact. Here's what you'll do during a typical day: Lead banquet culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of food for banquet events, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability Drive culinary excellence: Select high-quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes Enhance banquet offerings: Assist in menu development, incorporating seasonal and creative elements to elevate the banquet dining experience Collaborate for success: Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and collaborate with Catering and Events teams to execute customized menus that exceed client expectations Manage financial performance: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing