Executive Banquet Chef Luxury Resort New Hampshire Maine

Resort Executive Banquet Chef is responsible for directing and executing exceptional culinary experiences for special events at this luxury oceanfront resort with several restaurants and 20K event space. The Banquet Kitchen is in separate kitchen away for the restaurants and Pastry Shop.

Job Description of the Luxury Resort Executive Banquet Chef

This role combines culinary excellence, creativity, operational leadership, and guest-focused service to deliver memorable dining experiences that reflect the resort's luxury standards.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized culinary professional with strong banquet and event experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for creating innovative menus tailored to diverse guest needs and event themes.

Essential Functions of the Luxury Resort Executive Banquet Chef

• Lead all culinary operations related to special events from planning through BEO execution.
• Execute customized menus for weddings, private events, conferences, social gatherings, and resort-sponsored events.
• Collaborate with planning and sales teams and attend BEO Meetings and Pre-Cons.
• Develop creative culinary concepts that align with event themes and luxury guest expectations.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to team members.
• Forecast food production requirements and manage event-specific inventory.
• Control food costs.
• Work closely with purchasing teams and stewarding and banquet team.
• Interact professionally with VIP guests, wedding clients, and event hosts when required.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree, diploma, or equivalent professional training.
• 2+ years prior experience as a Chef.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a luxury resort or hotel, or destination hospitality environment.
• Experience with high-profile weddings, corporate functions, and VIP events.
• Possess strength in training and team building programs.
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Company Description EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions is a specialized executive search firm focused on the hospitality industry, with over 25 years of experience in placing leadership talent. The firm partners with upscale and luxury hotels, resorts, clubs, mega-water parks, gaming properties in urban, remote, and destination locations across the United States and the Caribbean.Clients include properties recognized by Relais & Châteaux, The Leading Hotels of the World, Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Historic Hotels of America, Condé Nast Traveler, and Discovery Destinations.

EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions conducts retained, contingency, and confidential searches for corporate, regional, and property-level leadership roles, and is known for a rigorous vetting process that aligns candidates closely with client criteria.

EverQuest Hospitality Recruiting Solutions emphasizes long-term relationships and personalized service in every search engagement.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person