Banquet Chef Jobs in California

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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Banquets - Cook III

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Company Description: Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to...

Banquet Chef Tratto/The Marker Hotel

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago

34 th Hospitality Group is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Banquet Chef to join our team! 34 th Floor is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture....

Banquet Cook 1

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 6 days ago

Location La Costa Resort and Spa Nestled among the beautiful coastal foothills of Carlsbad, CA, Omni La Costa Resort & Spa is honored as the #1 Wellness Spa by Spa magazine. Omni La Costa's...

Banquet Chef

  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 7 days ago

chefs will need skills such as: Verbal communication skills, as banquet chefs will need to communicate with the executive chef and other kitchen staff Creativity, as part of producing excellent meals...

Banquet Chef

  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 13 days ago

SUMMARY The Banquet Chef ("Chef de Banquetes") manages and operates banquet culinary operations while leading and directing its staff....

Part Time Banquet Cook

  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 22 days ago
  • Rancho Santa Fe, CA
  • 22 days ago

Our Culture Our unique culture is at the heart of all we do and is guided by our values and behaviors. It's what we expect of ourselves and each other every day. We call them the "Actions We Live...

Part Time Banquet Cook

  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • South San Francisco, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Responsible for maintaining and setting up food production station and quality control of all meat, fish, fowl, sauces, stocks, seasonings and all other food items prepared on the hot line. Has...

Banquet Chef

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details JOB SUMMARY: The Banquet Chef is responsible for the daily production of all banquet food. Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes....

Banquet Chef

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 60+ days ago

JOB SUMMARY Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the banquet food preparation staff and managing all food related catering functions. Accountable for coordinating...

Banquet Cook 1

  • Carmel, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Carmel, CA
  • 60+ days ago

This culinary position requires good communication skills as well as at least two years of previous line and fine dining experience. A Culinary degree or related hotel experience preferred....

Banquet Chef - Los Angeles Convention Center

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the Banquet Chef, you will be responsible for the successful operation of the Culinary Department for a facility....

Banquet Cook @ 4- Diamond AAA Rated Resort

  • Del Mar, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Del Mar, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Job Type Full-time Description About Us: Located in the heart of Del Mar, LAuberge is an award winning, luxury resort overlooking the Pacific Ocean from one of Southern Californias most...

Bahia - Banquet Chef (FT) ("Chef de Banquetes")

  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 24 days ago

SUMMARY The Banquet Chef ("Chef de Banquetes") manages and operates banquet culinary operations while leading and directing its staff....

Lead Banquet Chef/Cook - Hornblower - San Diego

  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 25 days ago

Starting Salary: $20.00 per hour City Cruises is seeking talented Cooks for our operation in San Diego. About the Opportunity: Work consists of primarily banquets with a wide range of menus from...

Banquet Cook

  • Guerneville, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • Guerneville, CA
  • 25 days ago

Required Years of Experience 2 years Job Details ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for seasonal, part-time banquet line cooks to join the team! As a Banquet Line Cook, you will take part in all...

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Salary for Banquet Chef Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Banquet Chef positions.



Highest Education Level

Banquet Chefs in California offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
37.7%
Bachelor's Degree
21.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
17.2%
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 in California
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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