Senior Banquet Chef

Additional Information Relocation Assistance Available Job Number 26010054 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States, 33767VIEW ON MAP (Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, Florida, United States, 33767) Schedule Full Time Located Remotely? N Position Type Management Pay Range: $77,000 - $102,000 annually Bonus Eligible: Y JOB SUMMARY Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the banquet food preparation staff and managing all food related catering functions. Accountable for coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation and plating for catering events. The individual is responsible for delivering a consistent, high quality product with an appetizing presentation. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience u2022 High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. OR u2022 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Leading Banquet Culinary Teams u2022 Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation for property banquets and events. u2022 Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. u2022 Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence. u2022 Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. u2022 Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. u2022 Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees. u2022 Supervises banquet kitchen shift operations. u2022 Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. u2022 Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications. Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Banquet Events u2022 Estimates daily Banquet Event Order production needs. u2022 Coordinates banquet production and plating with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Banquet Maitre'd. u2022 Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor. u2022 Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions. u2022 Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards. u2022 Ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures. u2022 Assists the Executive Chef and Purchasing Manager with banquet menu planning and food purchasing. u2022 Develops banquet, seasonal and specialty menus for catering customers. u2022 Knows and implements brandu2019s Safety Standards. u2022 Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. u2022 Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. u2022 Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. u2022 Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. u2022 Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service u2022 Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. u2022 Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. u2022 Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed. u2022 Strives to improve service performance. u2022 Sets a positive example for guest relations. u2022 Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Maintaining Culinary Goals Associated with Banquet Events u2022 Sets and supports achievement of goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc. u2022 Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. u2022 Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals. u2022 Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls. Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities u2022 Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. u2022 Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. u2022 Participates in employee progress discipline procedures. u2022 Participates in training staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes. u2022 Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational needs and financial objectives are met. u2022 Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process. u2022 Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills. Additional Responsibilities u2022 Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. u2022 Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. u2022 Attends daily Banquet Event meetings to review culinary requirements. u2022 Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings. _At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law._ Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of u201cWonderful Hospitality. Always.u201d by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name thatu2019s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you. JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if youu2019re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brandu2019s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where youu2019ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. Thatu2019s The JW Treatmentu2122. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,u200b begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalu200b team, and become the best version of you.

Created: 2026-02-02