Banquet Chef at IHG Career

Southbridge, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Leadership, Banquet Production, Menu Planning, Food Safety, HACCP Compliance, Staff Scheduling, Cost Control, Inventory Management, Team Development, Event Catering, Quality Standards, Operational Planning

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Key Accountabilities Culinary Excellence * Plan, organize, and execute banquet food production according to event requirements and service timelines. * Ensure all dishes meet established quality, presentation, and consistency standards. * Support menu planning and culinary innovation in collaboration with the Executive Chef. * Participate in menu tastings and customization for special events and VIP functions. * Maintain a guest-focused approach to elevate the overall banquet dining experience. Operational Leadership * Lead daily banquet kitchen operations and production planning. * Coordinate with Culinary, Events, Stewarding, and F&B teams to ensure seamless event execution. * Supervise, motivate, and develop culinary colleagues to achieve operational excellence. * Manage staffing and scheduling according to business demand. Food Safety & Compliance * Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP requirements. * Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and waste control procedures. * Promote a safe and organized working environment. Financial & Business Performance * Support food cost control initiatives and efficient use of resources. * Monitor inventory levels and assist with purchasing requirements. * Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement opportunities within the operation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What We’re Looking For Experience * Minimum 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience, ideally within banquet or large-volume hotel operations. * Previous experience in luxury hospitality or international hotel brands preferred. * Proven experience managing teams and delivering high-quality event catering. Qualifications * Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred. * Food Safety / HACCP certification preferred. Skills & Competencies * Leadership and people development * Strong planning and organization skills * High attention to detail and quality standards * Effective communication and collaboration * Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment * Cost awareness and operational mindset What We Offer We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training. Join us and you’ll become part of the family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

Responsibilities

Lead banquet culinary operations to deliver high-quality food experiences for conferences, weddings, and VIP events. Manage kitchen production, ensure food safety compliance, and supervise the culinary team to maintain luxury hospitality standards.