Banquet Chef - Saint Johns Resort

Saint John's Resort - Humanitarian Hotel is proud to be recognized as Best Business Hotel, Best Resort, and Best Hotel for Meetings & Events. We're seeking a strategic and hands-on Banquet Chef to lead our award-winning culinary team in delivering exceptional experiences across high-volume events and philanthropic gatherings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee banquet kitchen operations for events ranging from intimate dinners to 1000+ guest celebrations
• Lead and manage a dedicated team of 12 culinary professionals, fostering excellence, accountability, and growth
• Execute menus using RATIONAL cooking systems with precision and consistency
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development and experiential food stations
• Maintain accurate food costing and forecasting using Profit Sword and other financial tools
• Drive operational efficiency through Hotel Effectiveness and proactive prep, staffing, and service execution
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Partner with event managers to ensure seamless guest experiences from prep to plate
• Maintain food service/ guest satisfaction scores

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of banquet or high-volume catering experience
• Proficiency with RATIONAL Cooking Sytems, Profit Sword, Hotel Effectiveness, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team of 12 in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Calm, creative leadership under pressure
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and culinary innovation

Why Join Us?

Saint John's Resort is more than a hotel - it's a humanitarian hub where luxury meets purpose. We proudly produce $20 million annually in banquets and catering, serving as a premier destination for weddings, galas, corporate events, and community celebrations.

We offer:

• A collaborative, purpose-driven team culture rooted in gratitude, mentorship, and continuous growth
• Opportunities to innovate and lead in a state-of-the-art culinary environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and professional development support
• A chance to be part of something bigger - where every event is an opportunity to serve, celebrate, and uplift our community

Schulte Companies is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Banquet Chef to join our team! Schulte Companies is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Companies you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Companies provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks, an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and adjacent areas
• Creative menu planning to adjust to guest needs
• Overseeing food preparation
• Checking quality of food deliveries
• Ordering all food and cleaning supplies and maintaining proper supply levels
• Maintaining costs within budget levels
• Manage labor costs, schedules and productivity
• Hiring, coaching and disciplining direct reports
• Interacting positively and professionally with guests to resolve issues
• Acting as Manager on duty as required
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Food safety certification preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task
• Team player
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests

* The hiring process may consist of a phone interview,…