Banquet Chef

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Company Description

Located in prestigious Rittenhouse Square, the AAA rated 4-diamond Sofitel – Philadelphia, boasts 306 beautifully appointed guestrooms, featuring Lanvin amenities, dream bedding and a luxurious atmosphere.  We will be your personal culinary connoisseurs, offering our classic, French inspired menu, made from the freshest ingredients harvested directly from our rooftop garden.  Enjoy our signature hand-crafted cocktails in Liberté Lounge, the “in-place” to gather and mingle for Philly’s finest clientele. 

Our team of highly trained Ambassadors are at your service, ready to provide a magnifique and memorable experience. 

Joie de Vivre is in our DNA, and we are seeking like-minded individuals to join our team! 

As a Banquet Chef, you will lead the Banquet Kitchen team in planning, preparing and directing food preparation in our Banquet kitchen to create unforgettable and elegant event dining experiences for all our luxury clientele.

Banquet Chef 

What’s in it for you:

• Unlimited career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.  The sky is your limit!
• Make your mark, by being part of a high performing team which supports and inspires you to reach your highest potential.
• Give back through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities and local community based philanthropy.

What you'll be doing:

• Efficient daily functioning of the Banquet Kitchen and work closely with the Executive Chef in all aspects of Banquet Kitchen management.
• Development of new concepts, creating and introducing new menus and standardized recipes, ordering, keeping food cost at minimum and also ensuring quality, consistency and hygiene both for products and equipment in the Banquet Kitchen.
• Allocate kitchen resources, execute controls, train and develop Banquet kitchen staff including coaching, daily functioning, and maintain efficient Kitchen Operations in the department.
• Showcase your unique personality, creativity and skills in any food you cook and create a memorable Banquet event experience with your food.
• Work with the Culinary team in the heart of the house in ensuring quality of food, food preparation, timeliness of catering service, and efficiency of the operation. 
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and proactive guest service while supporting fellow colleagues.
• Manage all Kitchens in the absence of the Executive Chef or other Kitchen leaders.
• Exercise good judgment and intuition to anticipating the needs of the team, managers, co-workers and guests. Take initiative to connect with your fellow Ambassadors, inquire about their guest experience, and ensure guest satisfaction.  
• Be empowered to lead morning/evening operations and address feedback from external guests, the Sales department and Food & Beverage service team.

Your experience and skills include:

• A minimum of 5 years of previous Banquet chef experience or similar position.
• A Bachelors degree / Professional Studies degree in Culinary Arts Management, Baking and Pastry Arts Management and Culinary Science. 
• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures. A love of all things culinary and the inherent desire to create unique delicious dishes and build a talented professional team.
• A positive, can-do attitude and an ability to multi-task in a fast paced, exciting environment while working alongside a diverse group of colleagues.
• Skilled in communicating with fellow team members with a polished appearance and a poised demeanor.
• Ability to naturally engage with anybody and show empathy; have genuine care and concern for both the well-being of our guests and fellow team members. 
• A desire to learn and grow in a professional, fun and chic environment!

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.