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BANQUET CHEF
Ocala, FL | Onsite | $75,000–$95,000 | Relocation Assistance Available
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Banquet Chef with a strong banquet background and fine-dining culinary experience. This role partners with the Executive Banquet Chef to lead food production, culinary staff, menu execution, and cost controls.
What You’ll Do
Ocala, FL | Onsite | $75,000–$95,000 | Relocation Assistance Available
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Banquet Chef with a strong banquet background and fine-dining culinary experience. This role partners with the Executive Banquet Chef to lead food production, culinary staff, menu execution, and cost controls.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily banquet food production and execution.
- Train, coach, schedule, and develop culinary staff.
- Develop menus for conferences, special events, and amenities.
- Manage ordering, inventory, food costs, labor, and culinary budgets.
- Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and sanitation.
- Partner with clients and internal teams to ensure successful events.
- Strong banquet culinary experience.
- Fine-dining culinary knowledge and experience.
- Proven culinary team leadership and training experience.
- Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food production, and cost controls.
- Excellent organization, communication, and guest service skills.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- $75,000–$95,000 base salary
- Relocation assistance available if needed.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k), Paid Time Off, and paid life insurance.
- Dining, travel, and employee discounts.
- Lead a high-volume banquet culinary operation.
- Combine large-scale events with fine-dining standards.
- Develop and lead a talented culinary team.
- Strong benefits plus relocation assistance.
Salary : $75,000 - $95,000