Banquet Chef

Job overview

The Banquet Chef role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with compensation listed as $90,000–$100,000 annually in the posting’s salary field; the description also states $90,000–$120,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. The chef leads banquet culinary operations for a high-end Chicago hotel. The chef oversees food preparation and service for events, maintaining quality, consistency, and presentation across varying guest counts. The role also develops menus, leads and trains the culinary team, and manages food safety and operational controls to support successful banquet service.

What you'll do

• Direct banquet kitchen operations and culinary execution for events
• coordinate preparation, cooking, plating, and service
• maintain recipe, portion, quality, and presentation standards
• collaborate on seasonal and customized menus
• accommodate dietary restrictions, allergies, and guest requests
• lead and develop culinary team members
• ensure food safety and sanitation
• assist with food costs, inventory, purchasing, labor productivity, and production forecasting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

banquet chef

gecko hospitality

chicago il

onsite

full-time

hotel culinary operations

banquet events

menu development

team leadership

food safety

high-volume production

$90k–$100k/year listed

$90k–$120k/year in description

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The description cites $90,000–$120,000 annually, while the salary field lists $90,000–$100,000 annually. Five years of progressive culinary experience is required; supervisory experience is preferred.

About the employer

Gecko Hospitality is hiring for this role. Industry: Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels. Sector: 72.