Weddings & Events – Head Banquet Chef
Wedgewood Weddings is hiring a Head Banquet Chef! Our Chef oversees all aspects of our culinary operation, including banquet service, menus, costing, sanitation requirements, scheduling, ordering, inventory, etc. So yeah, you will be in charge of the kitchen!
Remember, we work when our clients and guests play, so weekend availability is required.
Wedgewood Weddings Chefs:

• have substantial banquet, catering and restaurant leadership experience
• are safety and sanitation experts
• possess a thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
• have experience with inventory and cost controls
• exhibit consistent career progression and have excellent, supportive references
• are creative and have diverse plating and presentation skills

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• executing banquets according to BEO details and Wedgewood Weddings standards and specifications
• purchasing, receiving and inventory for all ingredients and kitchen products
• maximizing yield and minimizing waste due to over production, spoilage and improper production
• overseeing utility and kitchen staff
• understanding food allergies and producing high-quality meals with dietary needs in mind

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary degree preferred, but not required
• At least five (5) years of high-volume food production experience, displaying career advancement
• ServSafe Manager Certified

The Chef role is an hourly position with a quarterly bonus plan. Yes, HOURLY! Over-time is paid, and our Chef schedules allow for a great work/life balance!
Enough about you, this is what you need to know about us: Since 1986, the team at Wedgewood Weddings & Events has revolutionized the way couples plan their wedding to give them a happy and stress-free engagement. With 50 venues coast to coast and growing, we offer beautiful locations designed to impress. We specialize in taking care of all the logistics meaning clients can sidestep all the planning headaches that are a normal part of arranging an event with traditional venues.

We're a team of hospitality enthusiasts who do whatever it takes to create flawless events. Together, we work hard, collaborate constantly, lift one another up, and push each other to do better every day. At Wedgewood Weddings & Events, we're committed to being a great place to work! From growth opportunities to our dynamic culture, we provide a foundation for building and nourishing successful careers.

When considering Wedgewood Weddings for your career, it's important to note that we work when our clients and guests play, so weekend and evening availability is a must!

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You’ll love the competitive pay*; favorable bonus plan; PTO; paid holidays; sick leave; medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance; a company funded health reimbursement account; and our 401(k) with company match.

Ready to find out more? We’d love to hear from you!
The important extras:

• As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
• Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: In person