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Description

CASCADE HOTEL KANSAS CITY

Banquet Chef

Join the team at Cascade Hotel Kansas City, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, and Aloft Kansas City Country Club Plaza, located in the heart of the Country Club Plaza. Together, our dual-branded hotels feature nearly 300 guest rooms, more than 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, multiple food and beverage outlets, and distinctive guest experiences inspired by the history and culture of Kansas City.

We believe exceptional guest experiences begin with exceptional associates. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, leadership, and creating memorable dining experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This position plays a critical role in leading banquet kitchen operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, flawless event execution, and an outstanding dining experience for every guest.

Position Summary

The Banquet Chef is responsible for overseeing all banquet culinary operations for both hotels, including menu execution, food preparation, purchasing, production planning, staffing, and quality control. Working closely with the Event Management, Sales, and Food & Beverage teams, the Banquet Chef ensures every event is executed with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all banquet food preparation and execution for meetings, weddings, social events, and catered functions.
• Plan daily production based on Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), guest counts, and event timelines.
• Prepare and present high-quality food that meets hotel standards for taste, consistency, and presentation.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop banquet menus, recipes, seasonal offerings, and special event menus.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, sanitation, and temperature controls in accordance with health regulations.
• Manage banquet food purchasing, inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
• Monitor food costs, labor expenses, and waste while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop banquet culinary associates.
• Schedule banquet kitchen staffing based on business demands and event volume.
• Partner closely with Event Management, Banquet Operations, and Sales to ensure seamless execution of every event.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Support capital equipment maintenance and ensure proper care of kitchen equipment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Qualifications

Required

• Minimum four years of progressive culinary experience in a hotel, banquet, restaurant, or catering environment, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field with at least two years of culinary leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of banquet production, menu planning, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Preferred

• Previous Marriott or full-service hotel experience.
• Experience executing large-scale weddings, conferences, and catered events.
• ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with food cost management, purchasing, and inventory control.
• Schedule Requirements
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business needs require.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the position.
• The hotel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Benefits

Eligible associates may enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Marriott Associate Room Rate Program
• Employee recognition programs
• Career growth and development opportunities

Cascade Hotel Kansas City and Aloft Kansas City Country Club Plaza are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all associates are valued and respected.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and work in a commercial kitchen for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate commercial kitchen equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of food quality, sanitation, safety, and hospitality.