We are seeking an experienced Banquet Chef for a beautiful concept on Lake Oconee! The Banquet Chef oversees the daily operation and management of the culinary function in the Clubhouse.

Responsibilities: 

• Plans for and schedules manpower, equipment, and supply requirements for the department and maintains accountability for the cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment
• Maintains responsibility for the hiring, training, and proficiency of employees in kitchen department
• Prepares and produces menu items, responsible for garnishing of dishes, and portion control
• Oversees menu development that ensures a diverse and high quality menu selection that is responsive to the desires of membership
• Develops a menu program that evoke change seasonally
• Instructs cooks in the details of preparing menu items
• Instructs dishwashers in details of using dish machine to ensure high quality of sanitation standards
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen and dumpster area at all times
• Maintains preventative equipment maintenance procedures and standards
• Develops a sound working rapport with the Club membership by direct interaction during member events and daily operations
• Works with the Director of Culinary Arts and front of house manager to develop club function and private function business, assisting in menus and in all food service related areas
• Maintains high sanitation standards set forth by the Health Department
• Maintains breakage, spoiling, and refrigeration temp logs daily

FINANCIAL:

• Assists Executive Chef in development of the annual food and beverage budget/plan
• Maintains internal controls for the Culinary department
• Maintains company payroll policies, procedures, and controls
• Maintains purchase order system/bid sheets and requisitions
• Implements and maintains par-stock levels on food inventory
• Maintains ordering and receiving program to ensure proper quality and price on all purchases
• Maintains responsibility for sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlines in the food and beverage operating budget/plan
• Operates under all guidelines, policies, and standards set by Reynolds
• Responsible for attending all Reynolds training seminars and manager meetings

Qualifications: 

• Training as a full service chef in a continental cuisine restaurant or club environment
• Culinary school graduate or demonstrated talent and success in a progressive position as Executive Sous or Executive Chef
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate
• Must have outstanding organizational and communication skills
• Valid Serve Safe certification card required on duty
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Knowledge of Jonas, UltiPro, and Reserve Interactive is preferred.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and lift often
• Physically capable of lifting 30-50 pounds

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid time off: 2 weeks vacation at time of hire; sick, personal days, and 10 holidays after 90 days
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• LTD and STD
• Employee discounts: food, retail merchandise, boat rentals
• Golf privileges