Luxury Hotel Banquet Chef - Join the Team!

Our client is a prestigious luxury hotel located in the heart of downtown Chicago, renowned for its exceptional hospitality and commitment to delivering an unparalleled guest experience. This distinguished establishment stands out as a flagship property in the city's competitive hotel market, providing guests with opulent accommodations, exquisite dining options, and world-class service. The hotel boasts state-of-the-art banquet facilities designed to host large-scale events ranging from corporate conferences and galas to weddings and social celebrations. This vibrant and dynamic environment offers a perfect blend of sophistication and cultural richness, attracting both local and international clientele who expect nothing less than excellence. The role in question is for a Banquet Chef, a pivotal position within the hotel's culinary operations. This is a high-responsibility role requiring extensive experience in managing banquet kitchen functions at an upscale level. The Banquet Chef will oversee high-volume banquet operations, ensuring that every dish served adheres to exacting standards of quality, presentation, and luxury. This leadership role demands a professional who excels at managing large culinary teams, coordinating seamlessly with the culinary, service, and event departments, and executing detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) accurately. The successful candidate will bring over three years of specialized experience in banquet chef roles at five-diamond or equivalent luxury properties. The Banquet Chef will be instrumental in training, mentoring, and developing the banquet kitchen staff to maintain a culture of continuous improvement and culinary excellence. Strong leadership skills are essential, as the role involves not only supervising day-to-day operations but also fostering teamwork, motivation, and a shared commitment to superior service delivery. Compensation for the Banquet Chef role is competitive and accompanied by an extensive benefits package. Benefits include immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. Additionally, unique perks such as travel and lifestyle benefits and relocation assistance to Chicago are offered, emphasizing the employer's investment in attracting top-tier talent nationwide. This opportunity is offered through Goodwin Recruiting, a company distinguished for its core values of integrity, diversity, and comprehensive client support. Goodwin Recruiting is committed to ensuring fair and inclusive hiring practices, advocating for all qualified candidates, and fostering a diverse workforce that enhances innovation and strengthens team performance. The recruiting firm prides itself on partnering with candidates and clients to match exceptional talent with ideal roles, transforming lives and businesses in the process. In summary, the Banquet Chef role at this luxury downtown Chicago hotel represents a significant career opportunity for a seasoned culinary leader passionate about excellence in banquet operations. It combines a prestigious work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits with the chance to influence the dining experiences of a discerning guest clientele. Candidates who thrive in high-pressure, high-volume settings and who possess robust leadership capabilities will find this role highly rewarding.

• 3+ years experience as banquet chef at luxury hotel
• proven leadership ability
• excellent organizational skills
• knowledge of banquet operations and food safety standards
• ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• strong teamwork orientation
• culinary certification or degree preferred