Job Title: Banquet Chef
Company: The Scott Resort & Spa
Company Description:
The Scott Resort & Spa is a vibrant, Mission style boutique resort located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. Embracing the colors and comforts of old Havana and the elegant geometry of The Bauhaus, our hotel offers a lush oasis retreat in the middle of the Sonoran Desert. With 204 guest rooms and suites, two pools including a sand-bottom swimming pool and a main lagoon pool with private cabanas and a pool bar, The Scott provides a luxurious experience. Our signature restaurant and bar, The Canal Club, specializes in modern Caribbean-American cuisine and offers a studious wine list and cinema-inspired craft cocktails. La Vidorra, our full-service spa, features six treatment rooms offering massages, water therapies, and skin and nail care. With over 14,500 square feet of indoor meeting space and ample outdoor event space, The Scott is an ideal destination for gatherings.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Banquet Chef to join our culinary team in this leadership opportunity at The Scott Resort & Spa. The Banquet Chef will train, supervise and work with our banquet culinary associates in order to prepare, cook and present our banquet food according to resort standards. As well as aid in creating quality food products for all aspects of banquet facilities to meet high standards of quality and drive guest satisfaction and develop positive and productive relationships with service staff with a focus on ongoing training and fostering a team environment.
Responsibilities:
•Audit food storeroom items to maintain consistent quality of products and ensure adherence to all health code requirements. Enforce safety procedures and cleanliness of banquet kitchen and related areas.
•Assist with the hiring, training, leadership, and scheduling of banquet culinary associates, and participate in the activities of chefs, cooks, and stewards. Maintain controls in accordance with productivity standards, cost controls and forecast needs.
•Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow. Analyze feedback from clients and take action to implement improvement when needed. Maintain a working rapport with all resort staff for efficient operation and service to clients.
•Assist in creating and implementing new menus for all aspects of banquets based on current food trends and regional tastes. Develop innovative menu selections for special banquet themes and parties in accordance with client budgetary considerations and expectations.
•Review all event orders and create product requisitions taking into account variables such as waste, size of function, demographic of event, cost, and inventory.
Requirements:
- Two (2) years as Banquet Chef or Sous Chef in high-volume, luxury hotel environment, preferred.
- Knowledge of culinary techniques, food production, menu planning, and inventory management.
- Stong familiarity with banquet event dining standards and practices.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
- Supervisory experience is a plus.
- Certification from a culinary school or relevant training is preferred.
At The Scott Resort & Spa, we offer equal employment opportunities to all associates without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Join our team where we strive to create heartfelt experience full of genuine hospitality, for both guests and team members alike.
Note: M/F/D/V indicates that the company is an equal opportunity employer for minorities (M), females (F), individuals with disabilities (D), and veterans (V).
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Experience:
- Culinary experience as a Banquet Chef or Sous Chef: 2 years (Preferred)
- Hospitality: 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Scottsdale, AZ 85251: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person