Banquet Chef Jobs

A Banquet Chef is a critical role within the chef industry, responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of culinary events ranging from small corporate meetings to large-scale banquets. Their tasks include creating menus, preparing food in large quantities, coordinating kitchen staff, managing the food budget, ensuring food safety standards, and liaising with clients to understand their culinary preferences. They play a significant role in ensuring the success of events by providing high-quality meals that match the event theme and meet client expectations.

Prior to becoming a Banquet Chef, an individual might serve in roles such as Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Executive Chef to gain the necessary culinary experience and leadership skills. Banquet Chefs should possess excellent communication, time management, leadership, and culinary skills. They should also be creative and have a keen eye for detail. Additionally, they should have professional culinary education, and certifications such as ServSafe Certification are typically preferred. Continuous education on the latest culinary trends and techniques is also beneficial in this role.

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Banquet Cook IV

  • Savannah, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Savannah, GA
  • 1 day ago

Additional Information Job Number 25041932 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 1 Resort Drive, Savannah, Georgia, United States, 31421...

Banquet Cook I

  • Irving, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Irving, TX
  • 4 days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25040020 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas, 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard, Irving, Texas, United States,...

Banquet Cook

  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 45+ days ago

Additional Information Job Number 25036051 Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary Location Renaissance Boston Seaport District, 606 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02210...

Banquet Cook Part-Time Sioux City Convention Center

  • Sioux City, IA
  • 12 hours ago
  • Sioux City, IA
  • 12 hours ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

Event Chef

  • MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • MA
  • 12 hours ago

Event Chef Responsibilities: Prep last minute items, pull job and organize carts Help load truck Meet the truck at the event. Make contact with both the FOH manager as well as the event contact...

Event Chef

  • MA
  • 12 hours ago
  • MA
  • 12 hours ago

Event Chefs are team leaders able to balance culinary duties, guest experience; finding solutions; and protecting the companys business interests throughout the execution of the event. Essential...

Banquet CHEF

  • Rocky River, OH
  • 17 hours ago
  • Rocky River, OH
  • 17 hours ago

un Banquet CHEF (Rocky River) The Woods Restaurant & Lounge image 1 of 4 21919 Center Ridge Road near River Oaks compensation: $22.00 -$28.00 employment type: experience level: senior level job title...

Banquet Cook

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Description Sapporo brewed the first beer of Japan in 1876. It's now the number one selling Asian beer brand in the U.S. thanks to its best-selling Sapporo Premium. Sapporo acquired Stone Brewing...

Banquet Cook (Part-Time) - Hilton Columbus Downtown

  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 1 day ago

Nestled in the heart of the Short North Arts District, connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, our hotel boasts two towers with 1,000 guest rooms, 75,000 square feet of event space...

CAMPO/ Banquet Cook 1

  • Napa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Proficient knife skills and ability to multi-task. This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization....

Banquet Chef - The Hay-Adams - $85K/yr

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The role We are looking for a Banquet Chef who will play a pivotal role in managing the Banquet Culinary operations....

Banquet Cook 2

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Coordinate with Executive Chef, Banquet Chef & Sous Chef to ensure food quality and consistency. Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times....

Banquet Cook 1

  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 1 day ago

Advanced knife skills are required. Must have the ability to multi-task. The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time and lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds is required....

Banquet Chef

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

The role We are looking for a Banquet Chef who will play a pivotal role in managing the Banquet Culinary operations....

Banquet Chef

  • Wayne, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Wayne, PA
  • 1 day ago

The most exciting phase of this project will be the outdoor garden featuring a glass conservatory for a la carte dining (for the restaurant) or to be used for events or wedding ceremonies....

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Salary for Banquet Chef Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Banquet Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Banquet Chefs offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.1%
High School or GED
17.1%
Master's Degree
3.0%
Some College
2.9%
Some High School
0.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Banquet Chefs
4-6 years
39.3%
2-4 years
32.1%
1-2 years
10.7%
6-8 years
10.7%
10+ years
3.6%
8-10 years
3.6%


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