Lafrance Hospitality

Banquet Chef

Lafrance Hospitality  •  Westport, CT (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Lafrance Hospitality is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to join our culinary team. As a Banquet Chef, you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of all banquet events, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of quality and presentation.

Your responsibilities will include meal preparation, and overseeing kitchen staff during banquet service. You will work closely with event coordinators to create memorable dining experiences for our guests.

This position requires strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee food preparation and cooking processes during events.
  • Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standards of quality and presentation.
  • Manage kitchen staff and provide training and mentorship.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of culinary experience, preferably in a banquet or catering environment.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
  • Creativity and passion for culinary arts.

Starting pay dependent on experience- $20-25 per hour.

Benefits

Become a part of a Restaurant Group with more than 75 years of experience.

  • Health, Dental & Vision
  • PTO
  • 401K Matching
  • Annual Review Program
  • Extensive Room for Growth
  • Paid Training
Lafrance Hospitality

About Lafrance Hospitality

Lafrance Hospitality was established in the 1950’s and has since grown into a full service hospitality company with a current portfolio of fourteen hotels, five restaurants/function facilities and one catering division. Our current hotels include Hilton, Marriott, IHG and Choice properties. With our team of esteemed professionals, depth of experience, proven strategies and commitment to providing an outstanding guest experience, Lafrance Hospitality provides a complete range of management services. Our small size affords our team the opportunity to focus on each hotel’s individual markets and needs, and apply our core principles; hiring, training and retaining the best team members, exceeding guest expectations, and maintaining streamlined, efficient operations.

Lafrance Hospitality's corporate office consists of dedicated team members in all aspects of development and operations. Lafrance Hospitality has the ability to provide consulting and management services in all aspects of operations; finance, sales and marketing, development, daily operations and human resources. In addition, we provide distressed asset management and receivership services to ensure distressed assets run in a cost effective manner during the critical transition phase. Our hands on approach in daily operations have contributed to the success of each of our properties.

Our vision is to be the PREMIER Hospitality Company by employing the VERY BEST PEOPLE, trained and empowered, to deliver a QUALITY product with SENSATIONAL service to every guest, every time.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Westport, MA
Year Founded
1955
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