Banquet Chef Jobs
Banquet Chef jobs are open across hotels, resorts, convention centers, and catering companies, from sous-level banquet roles to executive banquet chef, with specializations in large-scale plated service, buffet production, and off-site catering. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
As the Banquet Chef, you will lead culinary operations across 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, driving approximately $6M in annual banquet food revenue. You’ll oversee the banquet kitchen and stewarding teams, manage BEO execution from planning through service, and ensure consistent product quality, safety, and cost control. Responsibilities include supervising daily production, training and developing staff, building and standardizing recipes, and collaborating closely with event, banquet, and purchasing teams to deliver on guest expectations and financial targets. Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and this role champions that standard by modeling exceptional hospitality, fostering teamwork, and creating an experience of a lifetime for every guest and group.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $70,000 - $80,000
- Employment Type: Year Round (11-month)
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
- Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
- Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting
- Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
- Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste
- May act as supervisor in the absence of an Executive Chef
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
- ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
- 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
The expected pay range is $70,000 - $80,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 514978
Reference Date: 05/24/2026
Job Code Function: Back of House
Create Your Experience of a Lifetime!
Come work and play in the mountains! Whether it’s your first time seeing snow or you were born on the slopes, joining our team means discovering (or re-discovering!) a passion for the outdoors while building lifelong connections with teammates and guests from around the world.
With 40+ resorts across 3 continents, you can join our team for a season or stay to build a career. From day one, you'll receive some of the highest compensation rates in the industry, free Epic pass(es) along with free ski and snowboard lessons, 40% retail discounts, the chance to grow through Epic Service - our leading training and development experience, and wellness benefits to fuel your success.
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Benefits
- Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
- MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
Referral Program
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
- Free ski passes for dependents
- Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
As the Banquet Chef, you will lead culinary operations across 26,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, driving approximately $6M in annual banquet food revenue. You’ll oversee the banquet kitchen and stewarding teams, manage BEO execution from planning through service, and ensure consistent product quality, safety, and cost control. Responsibilities include supervising daily production, training and developing staff, building and standardizing recipes, and collaborating closely with event, banquet, and purchasing teams to deliver on guest expectations and financial targets. Service is the foundation of everything we stand for at Vail Resorts, and this role champions that standard by modeling exceptional hospitality, fostering teamwork, and creating an experience of a lifetime for every guest and group.
Job Specifications:
- Starting Wage: $70,000 - $80,000
- Employment Type: Year Round (11-month)
- Shift Type: Full Time hours available
- Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
- Housing Availability: Yes
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the culinary team including hiring, scheduling, training and developing teammates, managing performance including reviews, and succession planning
- Maintain standards for facility and food preparation, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Assist with the development, production, and training of menu items, including station playbooks
- Oversee and support warehouse staff and operations including shipping and receiving, inventory ordering and maintenance, product rotations and food waste reporting
- Resolve guest issues or complaints and hold staff accountable for Guest Experience (GX) scores
- Administrative duties as needed including managing budgets, processing transfers and waste
- May act as supervisor in the absence of an Executive Chef
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Culinary degree or certification preferred
- ServSafe certification or regional equivalent required
- 3+ years of kitchen experience required, 1+ years of supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift, lift and/or carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English; bilingual preferred
The expected pay range is $70,000 - $80,000. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 514978
Reference Date: 05/24/2026
Job Code Function: Back of House
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Omni Hotels7
- Montage Deer Valley2
- Vail Resorts2
- Aspen Skiing Company1
- Belterra Resort Indiana1
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism13
- Sports & Recreation3
- Agriculture & Farming1
- Food & Beverage1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in banquet chef jobs.
- Proven experience executing banquet or large-scale catering events for high guest counts
- Ability to read and execute banquet event orders accurately and on schedule
- ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety manager credential
- Experience supervising and coordinating a banquet kitchen team during live events
- Culinary degree or equivalent hands-on professional kitchen training
- Proficiency managing food cost, waste control, and banquet-specific inventory
Tips for Your Banquet Chef Job Search
Quantify covers for your resume
Banquet hiring managers think in headcounts. List the largest events you've executed and the number of guests served, not just the venue name. A line like '500-cover plated dinner, coordinated across six stations' tells them more than any job title.
Highlight banquet-specific production systems
Generic culinary resumes get passed over. Name the banquet event orders, timeline management tools, or inventory systems you've used. Employers want to know you can read a BEO and translate it into a production schedule without oversight.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists banquet chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target listings that match your event format
Plated-dinner experience and buffet-production experience are not interchangeable to most banquet operations. Filter your search by the event type the property specializes in, whether that's corporate conferences, weddings, or large galas, so your background aligns with what they actually run.
Prepare a practical interview tasting or walk-through
Many banquet chef interviews include a practical component. Practice walking through a full production timeline out loud, from prep through breakdown, and be ready to explain how you'd adapt a menu for a dietary count of twenty percent when you get the call-sheet the morning of.
Negotiate start date around event cycles
Banquet operations have predictable busy seasons tied to weddings, fiscal-year corporate events, and holidays. If you're negotiating a start date, knowing a property's peak calendar shows operational awareness and gives you a stronger position to ask for adequate onboarding time.
Banquet Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most banquet chefs?
The companies hiring the most banquet chefs right now include Omni Hotels, Montage Deer Valley, and Vail Resorts, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hotel groups and convention center operators consistently account for the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many banquet chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of banquet chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas with the most location flexibility tend to be banquet menu consulting, catering operations management, and culinary training coordination rather than production-facing kitchen positions.
How do you become a banquet chef?
You typically start in a hotel or catering kitchen in a prep or line cook role, then move into a banquet cook position where you learn to execute BEOs and large-scale production timelines. Earning a food safety manager certification strengthens your candidacy. Progression to banquet chef usually comes after demonstrating you can lead a team independently through full event cycles, from setup through breakdown.
Can you get hired as a banquet chef with little experience?
You can break in by targeting smaller catering companies or hotel properties that run lower-volume events, where teams are leaner and advancement happens faster. Highlight any large-format cooking experience you have, even from catering side work or culinary school events. Getting ServSafe certified before you apply removes a common early barrier and signals that you're ready to take on responsibility.
What does the banquet chef interview process look like?
Most banquet chef interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your event volume experience and team leadership style. An in-person interview typically follows, where you'll walk through how you manage a production timeline and handle last-minute changes like dietary adjustments or staffing gaps. Some properties add a practical component, asking you to plan a menu or demonstrate a prep technique before a final offer conversation.
Where can I find and apply to banquet chef jobs?
You can find and apply to banquet chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and event specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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