Banquet Head Chef

Job Description

The Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel offers its associates a competitive salary, gym membership, staff meals, car parking and generous global hotel discounts for you, your friends and family. An exciting opportunity is available to start your Marriott journeyin our Kitchen team at this four star hotel where you can receive long term development and career opportunities. The Forest of Arden is part of an exclusive collection of Marriott country clubs and is located in the heart of the West Midlands, located betweenSolihull and Coventry with easy access to the M6, M42 and M40, just four miles from Birmingham NEC, Airport and International Train Station. Facilities of the Forest of Arden include our AA rosette-awarded restaurant, Cast Iron Bar and Grill, two golf coursesincluding our championship Arden course, a driving range and the Golf academy. There is our relaxing Spa with 8 treatment rooms, outdoor tennis courts and a fully equipped fitness centreJOB SUMMARYExhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the banquet food preparation staff and managing all food related catering functions. Accountable for coordinating menus, purchasing, scheduling, food preparation and plating for cateringevents. The individual is responsible for delivering a consistent, high quality product with an appetizing presentation. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standardsare achieved.CORE WORK ACTIVITIESLeading Banquet Culinary Teams Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation for property banquets and events. Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example. Supervises and manages employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees absence. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors. Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees. Supervises banquet kitchen shift operations. Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team. Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Banquet Events Estimates daily Banquet Event Order production needs. Coordinates banquet production and plating with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and Banquet Maitred. Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor. Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for all banquet functions. Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards. Ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures. Assists the Executive Chef and Purchasing Manager with banquet menu planning and food purchasing. Develops banquet, seasonal and specialty menus for catering customers. Knows and implements brands Safety Standards. Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions. Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met. Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention. Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis. Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed. Strives to improve service performance. Sets a positive example for guest relations. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, orany other basis covered under applicable law.