Chef de Cuisine - Banquets
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Banquet Chef to lead and manage our banquet kitchen operations.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, preparing, and executing high-quality food for weddings, corporate events, and social functions while maintaining the highest standards of presentation, hygiene, and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute banquet menus for events of varying scales and themes
* Ensure consistent quality, taste, and presentation of all dishes
* Manage kitchen operations during large-scale events and functions
* Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Service teams for seamless execution
* Maintain food cost control, portioning, and wastage management
* Supervise, train, and motivate the banquet kitchen team
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
* Innovate and introduce new menu concepts, live counters, and themed cuisines
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Banquet Chef in a reputed hotel.
* Strong knowledge of multi-cuisine (Indian & International) banquet production
* Experience handling large-scale events (weddings, MICE, social functions)
* Excellent leadership and team management skills
* Strong organizational and time-management abilities
* Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments
* Culinary degree or equivalent professional training
* Experience in luxury or upscale hospitality brands
* Knowledge of sustainable and modern culinary trends