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Banquet Chef jobs are open across hotels, resorts, country clubs, catering companies, and event venues, at every level from entry-level prep to executive banquet chef, with specializations in large-scale event production, plated dinner service, and buffet station design. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.
This position is part of our Spring/Summer 2027 seasonal hiring. It will be a full-time role beginning in April 2027.
The starting wage for this position is $26.00/hour
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings, and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Windsong Lodge. As the Production Lead, you will oversee, instruct, and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room service, and oversee preparation of menu items for ban quets and weddings. You will work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner to ensure that the guest’s expectations are met.
You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
- Instruct Prep Cooks in their duties
- Lead prep team in daily production of menu items, maintaining pars, following FIFO
- Maintaining cleanliness and operation of production area
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Coordinating with the Executive Chef and Events Manager, prepare and cook menu items for ban quet events and weddings
- Supervise menu and shift change over
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUIALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely
- Knowledge of proper FIFO and rotation procedures
- Ability to work as a team member with kitchen and service staff to insure excellent guest service
- Must have, or be able to obtain, Alaska Food Workers card
About Us:
We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.
Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, ReykjavÃk and Costa Rica.
Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.
What will your work environment be like?
At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.
Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories
PURSUIT PERKS
Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections
Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Equal Employment Opportunities Information
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
At Pursuit, we offer more than just a place to visit, we create opportunities for our guests to truly connect with iconic destinations. Our experiences include world-class attractions and distinctive lodges, all designed to highlight the unique beauty of each location. Beyond that, we offer thoughtfully crafted restaurants, retail, and transportation services that help our guests immerse themselves fully in the experience. What ties it all together are the friendly faces you’ll find along the way, the thoughtful amenities, and the delightful details that make every visit feel personal and unforgettable.
This position is part of our Spring/Summer 2027 seasonal hiring. It will be a full-time role beginning in April 2027.
The starting wage for this position is $26.00/hour
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, anticipating guest needs, honoring our surroundings, and bringing your best every day are the core values we live by in order to provide dynamic guest service at the Windsong Lodge. As the Production Lead, you will oversee, instruct, and participate in the preparation of menu items for dining room service, and oversee preparation of menu items for ban quets and weddings. You will work closely with the staff in an efficient, courteous and dedicated manner to ensure that the guest’s expectations are met.
You will have a range of duties in order to assist the wait staff including:
- Instruct Prep Cooks in their duties
- Lead prep team in daily production of menu items, maintaining pars, following FIFO
- Maintaining cleanliness and operation of production area
- Ensure the proper handling of food according to health codes
- Coordinating with the Executive Chef and Events Manager, prepare and cook menu items for ban quet events and weddings
- Supervise menu and shift change over
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUIALIFICATIONS
- Ability to work without supervision
- Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely
- Knowledge of proper FIFO and rotation procedures
- Ability to work as a team member with kitchen and service staff to insure excellent guest service
- Must have, or be able to obtain, Alaska Food Workers card
About Us:
We're more than a hospitality and attractions company. We connect people to iconic places through unforgettable and inspiring experiences; Our team members included.
Thoughtfully united by their unique power to inspire and invigorate, our collection of hotels and lodges, recreational attractions, ground transportation services, retail, food and beverage, sightseeing, tours, and travel products are tied together by iconic, destination-worthy locations in Alaska, Montana, the Canadian Rockies, ReykjavÃk and Costa Rica.
Pursuit is a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PRSU. As a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index, we specialize in attractions-led hospitality, consistently generating revenue and delivering value to our shareholders.
What will your work environment be like?
At Pursuit, our locations are more than just a place to work – it’s a space where you can bring your whole self, collaborate with talented teams across departments, and build lasting friendships. We believe in fostering an environment where work and play coexist, so whether you’re tackling projects or enjoying our many perks, you’ll feel supported and valued. With a variety of great benefits, we’re committed to ensuring that your time with us is as fulfilling as it is fun.
Our team shares a passion for adventure and an authentic desire to play host to the world. We are united by our connection to the people and places we’re lucky to call home. Our workforce is diverse. Our team members come here to embrace the extraordinary. To watch the sunrise and set each day in a place that, for many people, exists only in their imagination. To build career experience beside seasoned professionals a community of people who say ‘yes’ to adventure time and time again. To be a part of the #PursuitLife and live each day with purpose, turning moments into memories
PURSUIT PERKS
Join an inclusive, global team and make life-long connections
Enjoy free access to Pursuit attractions and 50% off for friends
Get discounts on hotel stays, dining, and retail
Access subsidized mental health and wellness resources
Equal Employment Opportunities Information
Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the country where the role is located to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can’t apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at ta@pursuitcollection.com.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly.
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Who's Hiring
- Marriott International10
- Hilton6
- Redd Hospitality5R
- Davidson Hospitality5
- Levy4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in banquet chef jobs.
- Minimum three to five years of high-volume banquet or catering kitchen experience
- Proven ability to execute plated dinners and buffets for large guest counts
- Strong food cost control and inventory management skills
- ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent state food safety credential
- Experience leading and scheduling a brigade of line cooks and prep staff
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent professional kitchen training preferred
Tips for Your Banquet Chef Job Search
Quantify your event volume on your resume
Banquet chef postings screen for scale. List the largest guest counts you've executed, the number of simultaneous events you've managed, and the size of the brigade you coordinated. Hiring managers use those numbers to judge whether your experience matches the property's demand.
Highlight your menu development process
Many banquet chef roles involve creating and pricing menus for weddings, corporate events, and galas. Show a concrete example of how you designed a multi-course menu, controlled food cost, and adapted it for dietary restrictions across a large guest count.
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.
Filter postings by event type and venue
A banquet chef role at a convention center runs very differently from one at a private country club or wedding venue. Target openings that match the event formats you've led, since interviewers will probe your familiarity with their specific service style and volume.
Prepare a practical tasting or skills assessment
Many food-and-beverage directors require a working interview or tasting before making an offer. Bring a concise reference sheet of two or three signature banquet dishes, including plating specs and portion yields, so you can discuss execution clearly under kitchen conditions.
Negotiate start date and staging time
When an offer comes through, ask for a brief walk-through of the existing banquet calendar before your first day. Understanding upcoming event commitments lets you prioritize prep, avoid a rocky start, and demonstrate operational readiness to the food and beverage team from day one.
Banquet Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most banquet chefs?
Marriott International, Hilton, and Redd Hospitality are hiring the most banquet chefs right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotel groups and full-service resort properties tend to post the highest volume of banquet chef roles year-round.
How many banquet chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of banquet chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that the role is almost entirely hands-on kitchen work. The small remote share is concentrated in consulting, menu development, or culinary training positions rather than line production roles.
How do you become a banquet chef?
Start by building volume cooking experience in hotel, catering, or event kitchen environments, working roles like line cook, sous chef, or catering cook. Earn a food safety certification and seek out experience managing mise en place for large guest counts. Moving into a lead cook or sous chef position at a banquet-heavy property gives you the supervisory and production management skills most banquet chef postings require before you step into the lead role.
Can you get hired as a banquet chef with little experience?
Entry-level banquet cook and banquet prep cook roles are the realistic starting point if you're early in your career. Work those positions at a hotel or catering company, focus on learning event flow, production timelines, and batch cooking at scale. After demonstrating reliability and speed across multiple large events, you build the operational record that banquet chef postings actually screen for.
What does the banquet chef interview process look like?
Most banquet chef interviews involve an initial call with the food and beverage director, followed by an in-person meeting where you walk through your production experience and discuss specific events you've executed. Many properties include a working interview or tasting component, where you cook a dish or present menu concepts. Final interviews often involve a tour of the banquet kitchen and a conversation with the executive chef about staffing structure and upcoming event commitments.
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 level and the event formats you've worked, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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