Banquet Chef

Classic Events Banquets and Catering is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef for their Foundry Suites Banquet facility. Classic Events is considered WNY's premier banquet and events companies offering first class service and food for any occasion.

Our Banquet Chef ensures that our guest experience is a memorable one by providing quality service in all areas of food production by maintaining organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment and oversee and be part of kitchen production for all banquets and events.

• Minimum 5 years experience in high volume banquet facility
• Ordering and inventory of all food items for banquets
• Prep and Execution of events
• Hiring, training, and managing all kitchen staff
• Adhering to all safety and health requirements
• Ensuring food quality and consistency for all events
• Adhering to proper budgets and food costings
• Creating and pricing of menus
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills
• Creating a team atmosphere for all employees

The foundry was built in the early 1900’s as a manufacturing plant for Railroad signals which changed the age of the railroad industry forever. With its impressive façade, and floor to ceiling windows, its magnificent appearance represents Buffalo’s prestigious heritage and notable history. The Foundry has been refurbished to its original elegance and grandeur with a chic, industrial stylish hotel and banquet venue in WNY. Our hotel places you centrally located to some of Buffalo’s premier attractions. Minutes away from Buffalo’s prestigious Albright Knox Art Gallery, the renowned Burchfield Penny Art Center, The Historical Museum, The Buffalo Zoo, Buffalo State College and an array of specialty shops and restaurants on the Elmwood Avenue strip. Visit Niagara Falls, only a short distance to one of the seven wonders of the world. Only minutes away from downtown Buffalo, the Foundry Suites is the place to stay.