Banquet Chef (Full Time) - World Equestrian Center, Ocala FL

Job Summary:

The Banquet Chef will work in partnership with the Executive Banquet Chef to oversee our Banquet Operations team. This individual will supervise and coordinate all food production operations and activities throughout the Banquet operations while maintaining appropriate food and labor cost margins. Will provide strong leadership and foster the development of the culinary and utility staff, will be responsible for developing menus, specifying product standards, controlling and maintaining food inventories and assuring smooth and safe operations as well as managing and adhering to all aspects of the culinary budget.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Ensure the accurate and timely production of catering, dining room, pub and employee meals.

· Ensure superior levels of performance and dependable, friendly service to external and internal clients.

· Periodically inspect work and work areas, and conduct performance reviews for all culinary personnel.

· Direct and train staff on any new food items and follow up to ensure comprehension.

· Order all products needed for all shifts and meals.

· Oversee the scheduling of culinary staff to ensure adequate staffing keeping within budget restraints.

· Direct and assist culinary and utility staff in organizing breaks, ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and according to schedule.

· Responsible for the recruitment of the culinary staff and their ongoing development.

· Teach and ensure complete compliance with all food, safety, and physical standards and policies.

· Write menus for Conference dining, breaks, special events, and amenities.

· Meet with clients as needed to ensure total guest satisfaction.

· Ensure all necessary reports and forms are completed daily and filed in accordance with standards.

· Review the production records during and after every meal to ensure proper completion.

· Conduct and present Monthly Department meetings and departmental Safety programs.

· Any additional functions required by upper management.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

· These physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position

· The associate must be able to sit in the same position for up to 8 hours a day consecutively

· Associate may have to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

· Associate is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers, to handle or feel

· Vision abilities required by this job include close vision

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

· Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.

· Extensive knowledge of the kitchen, its services, facilities, and equipment.

· Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.

· Must possess excellent computational ability.

· Must possess basic computer skills.

· Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.

· Must possess excellent teaching, coaching, and training skills.

· Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations.

· Must be able to perform duties in extreme temperatures.

· Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

· Must be able to exert a well-paced ability to reach other departments of the conference center on a timely basis.

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.

· Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability, and visual acuity.

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Our total compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, paid life insurance policy, 401K, Paid Time Off, dining & travel discounts, special offers from our business partners, discount programs, and so much more.