Event Chef

The Event Chef is responsible for the overall culinary vision execution and financial performance of all food operations including the Grill Banquet & Events and Special Functions. This role is both hands-on and strategic requiring strong leadership cost controls menu development and collaboration with Events Golf Operations and F&B leadership to drive guest satisfaction and revenue growth.

The Event Chef plays a critical role in achieving the annual food & beverage revenue goal while maintaining quality consistency and profitability across all outlets.

Key Responsibilities:
Culinary Leadership & Operations:
Lead all culinary operations for:
o Daily Grill service
o Banquet & event execution
o Golf outings weddings and special events
Develop and execute menus that are:
o Profitable
o Seasonal and market-driven
o Consistent with guest expectations and event needs
Ensure food quality presentation and consistency meet brand and guest standards
Maintain high standards of sanitation food safety and health department compliance


Financial Performance & Cost Control:
Manage food cost targets (typically 2832% depending on outlet mix)
Control labor costs through proper scheduling and staffing plans
Oversee purchasing inventory management and vendor relationships
Minimize waste and maximize product utilization
Support banquet pricing menu engineering and upselling initiatives

Team Leadership & Development:
Recruit train and retain kitchen staff
Establish clear expectations standards and accountability
Create prep guides recipes and execution standards
Foster a positive professional kitchen culture aligned with company values
Collaborate closely with Front of House and Events teams

Banquet & Event Collaboration:
Work directly with Events Director / Sales Team on:
o Menu creation and pricing
o Event execution planning
o Forecasting and staffing needs
Ensure smooth execution for weddings golf outings corporate events and seasonal promotions
Support innovation in event offerings to increase average spend per event

Guest Experience & Brand Standards:
Deliver a consistent high-quality guest experience across all outlets
Address guest feedback and implement continuous improvement
Support themed events seasonal features and promotional dining experiences

Compensation: $55000 base salary up to $10000 annual performance bonus

Required Experience:

IC