Full time

Aptos, United States | Posted on 12/08/2025

Hospitality Spotlight is working with a luxury client in the central coast of California and we are looking for a hotel Banquet Chef.

The Work:

Uphold plating and portioning standards

Plan for event staffing needs

Order ingredients and maintain kitchen inventory

Enforce proper SSOP (sanitation standard operating procedures)

Resolve problems and communicate to ensure consistency and memorable guest service

Promote a positive work environment while mentoring the team

Plus additional duties as required

What you've already done (requirements):

Minimum of 5+ years as a Banquet Chef at a high end/luxury hotel

Thinks critically and objectively; has excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make quick decisions based on business demands.

Understands and interprets hotel financial reports; generates, and analyzes budgets and labor reports.

Has a passion for hospitality, demonstrated by a progressive hotel career.

Working knowledge and passion for wine, spirits and cocktail trends

Previous experience working with both brand and independent/boutique hotel banquetspreferred

Luxury hotel experience required

Degree in culinary arts strongly preferred

Must possess a track record of successful leadership and have the ability to teach and mentor the team

Developed interpersonal, adaptive influencing and supervisory management skills

Team player and analytical with the ability to multitask

Excellence in business ethics and integrity