Banquet Chef

Job overview

The Banquet Chef role is onsite in Oklahoma City, OK. Compensation is not specified. The chef works with Swadleys Smoked Meats’ culinary and catering teams to prepare catered events, banquets, and large-volume functions. The role leads event food production and kitchen staff to ensure food is prepared on time, presented professionally, and meets quality and food-safety standards. It also coordinates production timelines and supports successful guest experiences while controlling waste and production costs.

What you'll do

• Prepare food for banquets, catering events, and large-volume functions
• ensure quality, presentation, portioning, and recipes meet standards
• coordinate preparation, cooking, holding, and event timelines
• lead kitchen staff during event preparation and execution
• maintain food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards
• monitor product levels and communicate purchasing or production needs
• minimize waste
• assist with loading, setup, breakdown, and off-site event execution when needed
• maintain clean and organized kitchen and equipment areas.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

banquet chef

oklahoma city ok

catering events

large-volume cooking

kitchen leadership

food safety

event timelines

food presentation

swadleys smoked meats

weekend availability

off-site events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Flexible availability may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires; off-site event execution may be needed.

About the employer

Swadleys Smoked Meats Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Caterers. Sector: 72.