Banquet Chef Jobs

A Banquet Chef is a critical role within the chef industry, responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of culinary events ranging from small corporate meetings to large-scale banquets. Their tasks include creating menus, preparing food in large quantities, coordinating kitchen staff, managing the food budget, ensuring food safety standards, and liaising with clients to understand their culinary preferences. They play a significant role in ensuring the success of events by providing high-quality meals that match the event theme and meet client expectations.

Prior to becoming a Banquet Chef, an individual might serve in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef to gain the necessary culinary experience and leadership skills. Banquet Chefs should possess excellent communication, time management, leadership, and culinary skills. They should also be creative and have a keen eye for detail. Additionally, they should have professional culinary education, and certifications such as ServSafe Certification are typically preferred. Continuous education on the latest culinary trends and techniques is also beneficial in this role.

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Banquet Chef

  • Leesburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Leesburg, VA
  • 1 hour ago

Job Summary: As an integral member of the culinary team at Lansdowne Resort, the Banquet Chef is responsible for overseeing the culinary operation of the banquet department....

Banquet Cook III - The Little Nell - Winter

  • Aspen, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 3 hours ago

This position reports to the Banquet Chef....

Banquet Cook I - The Little Nell - Winter

  • Aspen, CO
  • 3 hours ago
  • Aspen, CO
  • 3 hours ago

This position reports to The Banquet Chef....

Banquet Cook

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 4 hours ago

Company Description "Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow...

Banquet Chef, Culinary

  • Brentwood, CA
  • 4 hours ago
  • Brentwood, CA
  • 4 hours ago

POSITION OVERVIEW: The Banquet Chef is a member of the Kitchen Management Team, and is responsible and accountable for the daily operations of the kitchen, including staff management....

Premium Club and Event Chef

  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 8 hours ago

The opportunity Delaware North Sportservice is hiring a Premium Club and Events Chef to join our team at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, you will be responsible for...

Banquet Chef - Texas A&M University

  • College Station, TX
  • 17 hours ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 17 hours ago

LOCATION: Texas A&M University, College Station, TX - Levy is the proud food and beverage provider at Texas A&M University athletic venues! Together, we will be creating an enhanced food and...

Chef - Banquet

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Previous supervisory experience required and 1 years experience as Banquet Chef or encompassing roll with 500+ cover counts in a 4-star or 5-star establishment with sizeable conference and banqueting...

Banquet Cook

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 hours ago

The Langham Chicago 330 North Wabash Chicago, IL 60611 Hotel with 331 Rooms Managed By Langham Hotels and Resorts 401k Apply Now Save this job SHARE THIS JOB Email Tweet Facebook LinkedIn...

Line/Banquet cook

  • Brockport, NY
  • 20 hours ago
  • Brockport, NY
  • 20 hours ago

un Line/Banquet cook (Brockport) Deerfield country club compensation: completive employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Line cook / Banquet cook Deerfield Golf and...

Banquet Cook (Full Time)

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Flik Hospitality Group + We are hiring immediately for full time BANQUET COOK positions. + Location: University of Texas - 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX 78705. Note: online applications...

Banquet Chef

  • Biloxi, MS
  • 1 day ago
  • Biloxi, MS
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the...

Banquet Cook

  • Somerset, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • Somerset, NJ
  • 1 day ago

Cook for Banquets and big groups in a Hotel, Familiar with multi nationals Cuisine, both Buffets and A la cart Style

Banquets Cook

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

Chef....

Line/Banquet cook

  • Brockport, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • Brockport, NY
  • 1 day ago

Deerfield Golf and Country Club is expanding our culinary team! We are currently looking to fill a line cook and a Banquet cook position. Please fill out an application at and send it via email to ...

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Salary for Banquet Chef Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Banquet Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Banquet Chefs offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
37.9%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
High School or GED
17.0%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
0.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Banquet Chefs
4-6 years
39.3%
2-4 years
32.1%
1-2 years
10.7%
6-8 years
10.7%
10+ years
3.6%
8-10 years
3.6%



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