Banquet Chef - Country Club Operations

Job Description We are seeking a high-end resort and country club banquet culinary leader responsible for executing weddings, corporate events, conferences, retreats, and social gatherings. The venue features multiple event spaces, including ballrooms, pavilions, breakout rooms, private board rooms, and outdoor ceremony sites overlooking a golf course, accommodating up to 1,000 guests across simultaneous events. The Banquet Executive Chef leads all banquet kitchen operations, ensuring flawless execution of high-volume, high-end events. This role requires creativity, hands-on leadership, and strong collaboration with sales and catering teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn banquet operations across all event spaces, ensuring smooth execution from planning to serviceManage, train, and develop a team of ~5 banquet staffExecute menus with precision, including plating, creative displays, and high-quality presentationCollaborate with sales and catering teams to meet client expectationsMaintain operational consistency, quality standards, and attention to detail across all eventsContribute creatively to banquet and event menus within established guidelinesAdapt operations for weddings, corporate conferences, team-building events, and breakout sessions QualificationsExperience in resort, hotel, or high-volume banquet operationsProven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously, with up to 1,000 guests totalStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skillsHands-on approach to kitchen management and staff developmentComfortable collaborating with sales/catering teams and executing diverse eventsAbility to maintain quality, timing, and presentation standards under pressureCompany DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.Company DescriptionThe Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.