Fusion Restaurant Group - Union League Cafe/Zinc is seeking an experienced, skilled Banquet Chef to join a dynamic restaurant group. The ideal candidate will have passion for culinary arts, an ability to create, prepare, and present exceptional menu items, within a team environment, ensuring high quality dining experiences for our guests.

• Leadership skills are essential for overseeing the Banquet Kitchen operations, as well as the Banquet Department.
• Demonstrating an ability to be part of a team whose goal is to provide memorable cuisine and service to our guests is a must.

If you have the experience, passion, and dedication to be part of our successful restaurant  group, providing exceptional guest experiences, we invite you to apply for the Banquet Chef position.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, create, prepare, present high quality Banquet menu items
• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Supervise and lead Kitchen team
• Ensure compliance for all food safety and sanitation regulations
• Take food and supply inventories, monitoring reserves
• Order food and kitchen supplies, as needed
• Ensure food costs are in line with budgets

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years previous Banquet Chef experience in Fine Dining Settings, or similar professional position
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Demonstrate positive leadership
• Excellent knowledge of various cuisines and cooking techniques
• Ability to lead a team in a diverse work environment
• Knowledge of maintaining food costs and budgeting
• Certification from an accredited culinary school is a plus

Skills:

• Culinary Expertise
• Kitchen Management
• Food Service Management
• Hospitality Management
• Food Handling Practices