Executive Chef - Hotel Banquets

1w1 week ago

Arc Broward

Fort Lauderdale, US · Full-time · $70,000 – $85,000

About this role

Are you a visionary chef passionate for large-scale, high-impact banquets and events? The Executive Chef - Banquets at Chateau Mar Hotel, operated by Arc Broward, leads culinary operations for banquet events and hotel dining outlets. This role ensures highest standards of food quality, presentation, service, cost controls, and culinary excellence.

Oversee all banquet and hotel kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and execution. Collaborate with banquet sales teams to deliver menus for weddings, corporate events, social functions. Attend BEO meetings and tastings to align with client expectations while managing high-volume production.

Lead a team of sous chefs, line cooks, kitchen staff with focus on training, mentorship, performance. Work in mission-driven nonprofit transforming lives of people with developmental disabilities. Foster people-first culture in supportive, innovative environment dedicated to CARE in CAREER.

Monitor food labor costs, implement savings, manage inventory, purchasing, vendors for efficiency. Stay current with culinary trends, integrate innovative techniques. Access Arc Educates for top-notch training, professional growth, recognition events supporting revenue and guest satisfaction goals.

Requirements

Thrive in high-volume environments where creativity meets precision
Expertise in leading culinary operations for banquets and hotel outlets
Strong focus on food quality, presentation, and cost controls
Experience developing menus and standard recipes for events
Knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation regulations
Proficiency in inventory management, purchasing, and vendor relationships
Ability to integrate culinary trends and innovative techniques

Responsibilities

Oversee all banquet and hotel kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and execution
Lead a team of sous chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff with focus on training, mentorship, and performance
Ensure consistency and excellence in food quality, taste, and presentation across all events and outlets
Develop standard recipes
Collaborate with banquet and sales teams to execute menus for weddings, corporate events, and social functions
Attend BEO meetings and tastings to ensure alignment with client expectations
Manage high-volume production while maintaining culinary standards and timelines
Monitor food and labor costs, implement cost-saving measures, and maintain budgetary goals

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off: 26 days (5 weeks!) per year
Employee Referral Bonuses
Paid Training & Certifications
Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options
Comprehensive Dental & Vision Coverage
Employer-Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily
Short/Long Term Disability
Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal