Banquet Chef Jobs in Florida

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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Chef, Banquet - Florida International University

  • Hialeah, FL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Hialeah, FL
  • 1 hour ago

Job Summary Working as the Banquet Chef at the Florida International University, you will be responsible for overseeing the catering kitchen operations while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment...

Banquet Cook 1

  • Davenport, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Davenport, FL
  • 1 day ago

Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times Qualifications Advanced Knife skills required Prior Culinary experience required Must be familiar with all cooking techniques Must be familiar with...

Banquet Chef - Weddings and Events

  • Islamorada, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Islamorada, FL
  • 1 day ago

Banquet Chef - Weddings and Events Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 8,827 current hospitality jobs what where Banquet Chef...

Grill/Banquet Cook

  • Parkland, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Parkland, FL
  • 1 day ago

Parkland Golf & Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunities of Grill Cook. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on...

Banquet Cook 1 Full-Time

  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 2 days ago

Maintain safe food handling procedures at all times Qualifications Advanced Knife skills required Prior Culinary experience required Must be familiar with all cooking techniques Must be familiar with...

Banquet Chef

  • Panama City Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago
  • Panama City Beach, FL
  • 8 days ago

Additionally, the Banquet chef is expected to assist in the expedition of food during service....

Banquet Chef

  • Bal Harbour, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Bal Harbour, FL
  • 9 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 3

  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 9 days ago

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be...

Banquet Cook

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 14 days ago

.* POSITION: BANQUET COOK DEPARTMENT: CULINARY REPORTS TO: BANQUET CHEF AND/OR SOUS CHEF REQUIREMENTS: Culinary Degree Preferred, with 2 + year working in kitchens, or equivalent on the job training...

Production & Banquet Cooks - Starting At $18

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 15 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 15 days ago

Overview About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood is the flagship casino resort of Hard Rock International, owned by the Seminole Tribe of...

Banquet Cook I - Conrad Orlando

  • Orlando, FL
  • 20 days ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 20 days ago

Inspired by nature and fashioned for adventure, the Conrad Hotel sits on the 1,100-acre Evermore Orlando Resort bordering Walt Disney World with a 20-acre tropical beach and 8-acre lagoon setting...

Banquet Cook

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 25 days ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 25 days ago

Id : 25050053, Title : Banquet Cook, Category : Food and Beverage & Culinary, RequisitionType : Non-Management, JobGrade : null, RequisitionId : ...935, ExternalPostedStartDate :...

Banquet Cook I - Full Time $500 Sign-on Bonus

  • Doral, FL
  • 45+ days ago
  • Doral, FL
  • 45+ days ago

$500 Sign-on Bonus. You will receive $250 upon a successful 90 day completion and $250 upon 180 day completion of employment. POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for maintaining and setting up food...

Cook, Banquet

  • Tampa, FL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 90+ days ago

In addition, s/he maintains consistent food preparation and plate presentation for a la carte venues and catered events. Day-to-Day * About You Prior experience as a Cook required....

Banquet Cook

  • Clearwater, FL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Clearwater, FL
  • 30+ days ago

Property Description Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach is a prestigious beachfront resort located in the heart of Clearwater Beach, Florida, offering exciting job opportunities for enthusiastic...

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Salary for Banquet Chef Jobs in Florida

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 in Florida 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 Florida
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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