Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef

Join our team at The Fez in Hopewell Twp. Aliquippa, PA located 10 minutes north of the Pittburgh Intl. Airport and showcase your culinary skills as a Banquet Chef. at The Fez, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences for our guests. As a Banquet Chef, you will have the opportunity to create delicious and innovative dishes for a variety of events, from weddings, family celebrations to corporate gatherings. If you are passionate about culinary arts, tired of the corporate environment, looking for a unique opportunity for work/life balance and enjoy working in a family team environment, we want to hear from you!

Daily Responsibilities:

  • Menu planning for banquet events
  • Seasonal menu development
  • Broiling, sautéing, grilling, and other cooking techniques
  • Portion control and plate presentation
  • Managing kitchen operations during events

Required Skills:

  • Experience in scratch cooking
  • Knowledge of food cost management
  • Ability to create sauces from scratch
  • Experience purchasing skills and the ability to maintain purchasing and inventory logs. A working knowledge with Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required.
  • Excellent orgnization skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen

Nice to Have Skills:

  • Experience in menu engineering
  • Proficiency in breakfast and soup making
  • Knowledge of off-premise catering

Salary and Benefits:

  • Salary $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 comensurate with experience please include salary requirements with your resume
  • Health insurance, flexible schedules, vacation leave, sick leave, paid time off

About The Fez:

The Fez has been a landmark institution in Western Pennsylvania for 60 years, known for our exceptional service and delicious cuisine. We value teamwork, creativity, and a passion for food. Join our team and be a part of something special!

EEO Statement:

The Fez is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and bias, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.