Job Description:
Job Description Banquet Chef - Upscale EventsBeacon, NY $70,000-$85,000 + Benefits, PTO & Vacation Are you a talented Banquet Chef who thrives on executing exceptional events and leading a strong culinary team? We are looking for an experienced, hands-on chef to join a successful hospitality operation in Beacon, NY.This is an excellent opportunity for a chef with upscale banquet, catering, hotel, resort, country club, or high-end event experience who wants a positive working environment, stability, and room to grow.
What We Offer
Salary: $70,000-$85,000 Comprehensive benefits
Paid vacation Paid time off (PTO) Excellent working atmosphere Career advancement and growth opportunities Stable, established organization Supportive leadership team
What You'll Do:
Assist and oversee banquet culinary production and execution for upscale events.
Oversee food preparation, cooking, plating, and presentation.
Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency for events of varying sizes.
Lead, train, and develop banquet cooks and culinary team members.
Coordinate prep and production to ensure events are executed on time.
Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
Work closely with banquet, catering, and operations teams.
Stay hands-on and jump in wherever needed to ensure successful events.
What We're Looking For: Upscale banquet experience is required.
The ideal candidate will have:
Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Catering Chef, or similar culinary leadership experience.
Experience with upscale banquets, high-volume catering, weddings, corporate events, galas, or special events.
Strong culinary and food presentation skills.
Experience leading and training kitchen teams.
Strong organization and event-production skills.
Knowledge of food cost, inventory, ordering, and labor management.
Ability to execute multiple events while maintaining quality and consistency.
A hands-on leadership style and positive attitude.
Ready for Your Next Culinary Opportunity?
If you're an experienced banquet culinary professional looking for $70K-$85K, excellent benefits, paid vacation and PTO, a great working atmosphere, and real opportunity for advancement, we want to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Company Description:
Gecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America's Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.
Company Description:
Gecko Hospitality is honored to be named for 7 straight years to Forbes list of America's Best Recruiting Firms! (2018 - 2025) Offering the largest selection of hospitality, restaurant, hotel, resort and club management positions, our exclusive team covers all 50 states and Canada and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality experts. With Gecko's extensive list of hospitality recruiter services, we get you and your resume in front of the hospitality industry's leading decision makers! Better yet, Gecko has exceptional national, regional, and local relationships and is well respected in the hospitality industry for enhancing hospitality careers. Our national network consists of 80 regional offices driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. From Las Vegas casinos to the finest New York hotels, Gecko recruits management positions for all facets of the hospitality industry. Gecko boasts generations of hospitality recruiting experience, consisting of over 1,900 collective years, that furthers the careers of those seeking professional management positions. Contact us today and we will get you in touch with one of our experts to discuss your opportunities.
