Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef at The Don Ce Sar – a historic luxury resort known as the "Pink Palace" on St. Pete Beach, Florida.

The Don CeSar offers an iconic oceanfront setting with upscale amenities and a prestigious reputation for exceptional service. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Accelerate your culinary career by leading banquet operations, collaborating with the culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Communicate daily with the Banquet Executive Chef and banquet manager for planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
• Direct, correct, and supervise the presentation and portioning of food according to standards.
• Lead menu development, manage inventory, and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen and work areas.
• Train, supervise, develop, discipline, and counsel staff in line with company policies and procedures.
• Complete daily food requisitions and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and compliance with all relevant health regulations.
• Schedule staff, conduct daily walk‑throughs of storage areas, and manage labor and food costs.
• Assist in performance appraisals and attend required meetings such as Banquet Event Order and Banquet Operations meetings.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors to support banquet operations.

• College degree or certification in culinary/hospitality preferred.
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience in both a la carte and banquet operations.
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Effective communication skills with guests and team members.
• Proficient in English – reading, writing, speaking, and understanding.
• Ability to understand and achieve financial goals.
• Willingness to work extended hours when business requires.
• Meet minimum age requirement as per jurisdiction.

• Medical coverage – multiple tiers.
• Dental & vision coverage.
• 24/7 tele‑doct service.
• Free maintenance medications.
• Pet insurance.
• Hotel discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick, bereavement, and holidays.
• 401(k) match.

Equal Employment Opportunity – AA, Minorities, Females, Vets, Disabilities, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation. Davidson Hospitality is a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify.