Job Description
A luxury coastal hotel in Santa Cruz is seeking a Banquet Chef to oversee all aspects of event culinary operations. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this role leads the preparation, execution, and quality control of high-volume banquet service for weddings, corporate retreats, galas, and private dining.
What's In It For You:
Competitive Salary: $85-90K
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401K
Creativity: Direct input on seasonal menu creation
Career Development: Path for advancement
What You Bring:
- Minimum 5 years of Banquet Chef or high-volume culinary management experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end catering facility.
- Demonstrated history managing large-scale events (200+ guests) in fast-paced environments.
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent hands-on experience; active ServSafe Manager certification.
- Working knowledge of food cost calculation, inventory control software, and dietary safety protocols.
- Professional communication skills required; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
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The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.