The The Lismore Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton is hiring a Banquet Chef. The banquet chef manages food preparation, menu execution, and kitchen staff for large-scale catering, private parties, and hotel events.
Responsibilities:
Food Preparation & Execution:
Oversee large-batch cooking, plating, and presentation to ensure high quality and consistency for events like weddings and corporate functions.
Menu Planning:
Collaborate with event coordinators to customize menus, match dietary needs, and estimate accurate food quantities using Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
Staff Management:
Train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff (cooks and dishwashers) to maintain productivity and smooth service flow.
Cost & Inventory Control:
Monitor food and labor budgets, manage ordering and stock levels, and minimize kitchen waste.
Safety & Sanitation:
Enforce strict health department guidelines, food handling safety, and kitchen cleanliness standards.
Qualifications:
Experience:
3 to 5 years of culinary experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or high-volume banquet/hotel setting.
Education:
A culinary arts degree or technical certification is often preferred.
Certifications:
Valid food handler card or safety certificate.
Skills:
Strong leadership, organization, time management, and financial awareness regarding food costs.
Physical Demands:
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 40 pounds in a fast-paced environment. About Company ECWI Hospitality locations are managed by GF Hotels and Resorts.
These properties consist of:
The Lismore Hotel - A DoubleTree by Hilton (Informalist, Dive, ECDC) The Oxbow Hotel (The Lakely) Nucleus Cafe Racy D'Lenes Coffee Lounge