We are seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead culinary execution for a luxury resort generating approximately $30 million in annual food revenue. This job requires full-time relocation to Miami, FL. This individual will oversee banquet production and a team of four culinary associates while ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, organization, and consistency across weddings, conferences, corporate events, social functions, and other resort banquets. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume event environment and works closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Operations, Events, and F&B leadership to deliver seamless guest experiences. Salary and Benefits • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage – with company match • Additional benefits include Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance • 401(k) eligibility after one year – with company match • 12 Vacation/PTO days during the first year, with additional time earned after year one • Employee discounts on F&B • Cell phone reimbursement Key Responsibilities • Plan and execute banquet menus and culinary presentations consistent with the resort's luxury standards and overall culinary vision • Direct all aspects of banquet production, preparation, plating, buffet presentation, and event execution • Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and coordinate culinary requirements, production timelines, staffing, and event-specific needs • Lead, train, schedule, coach, and develop a team of four culinary associates, creating a positive and accountable kitchen environment • Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, sanitation, food safety, kitchen organization, and HACCP compliance • Manage food and labor costs through purchasing, portion control, production planning, waste reduction, and inventory management • Partner with Sales and Events teams to accommodate customized menus, dietary restrictions, special requests, and unique event requirements • Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Operations, Events, and F&B leadership to ensure smooth execution of high-volume functions • Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, and culinary programming • Maintain a calm, organized, and solutions-focused approach while managing high-volume events and changing operational demands Ideal Candidate • Willingness to relocate full-time to Miami, FL. • Previous experience as a Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, or culinary leader within a luxury hotel, resort, country club, or other high-volume hospitality operation • Strong background executing banquets, weddings, conferences, corporate events, and large-scale social functions • Demonstrated ability to lead, train, schedule, and develop culinary teams • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, purchasing, inventory, portion control, and production planning • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events, BEOs, timelines, and changing priorities • Creative, adaptable, and hands-on culinary leader committed to food quality, presentation, and exceptional guest experiences • Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary experience preferred JOB ID: 181867 #post Matt Bracher