Banquet Chef - Condado Vanderbilt Hotel at The Condado Collection

San Juan, Puerto Rico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality Oriented, Banquet Experience, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Menu Development, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Training, Problem Solving, Time Management, Bilingual, Culinary Skills, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Efficiency, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Overview The Condado Collection is a collection of hospitality properties in Puerto Rico ranging from classic and modern luxury full-service hotels, to fine dining and entertainment. The Condado Vanderbilt is the standard of excellence and luxury resort hotels in San Juan and The Caribbean. Originally built in 1919 and restored to its distinguished grandeur, offers unsurpassed cuisine, exquisite rooms and suites, and highly personalized service. We aim to create experiences and inspire journeys not only for our guests, but also our workforce. We are confident that our team members are the key in delivering passionate and authentic hospitality service. Let’s create a collection of memories together! Key Responsibilities Responsible for overseeing the preparation, execution, and presentation of all banquet and catering events, ensuring quality and consistency. Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage and Events teams to create exceptional dining experiences that exceed guest expectations. Plan, prepare, and execute all banquet menus with a focus on quality, presentation, and efficiency. Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, and plating for all banquet dishes. Oversee the preparation and execution of events, ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Lead, train, and motivate a team of banquet cooks and kitchen staff. Assign duties and supervise food preparation to maintain the highest standards. Checks the quality and inventory of food products to ensure that standards are met. Develops, designs and creates new menus, ideas, relationships, systems, or products. Ensure that everyone follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. Manages Banquet Events Orders (BEO’s) process including menu development, pricing, tracking and ordering. Knows and implements the brand's safety standards. Ensures employees compliance and maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications. (Health & Safety.) Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations. Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s). Follows all company safety and security policies and procedures, report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions. Completes safety training and certifications. Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others, supports the team in reaching common goals, and listens and responds appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensures uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information. Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by his/her supervisor. Qualifications Hospitality oriented 4 -6 years' experience in a supervisory role as chef in a high volume, multioutlet hotel, banquets experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Able to work quickly and efficiently, especially under pressure Must be able to bend, squat, stand for long periods, stretch, reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and lift-up to 60 pounds. Must have computer skills (Microsoft Office etc.) Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Should work well under pressure, even with minimal supervision Fully bilingual (Spanish & English) Benefits 401(k) Employer Contribution to 401(k) Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Paid Holidays The Condado Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation, execution, and presentation of all banquet and catering events, ensuring quality and consistency. Collaborate with the Food & Beverage and Events teams to create exceptional dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.