Job Details

This is a full-time, permanent onsite opportunity with our client located in Biloxi, MS.

We are seeking a senior-level Banquet Chef to lead high-volume, upscale banquet operations within a large, fast-paced hospitality environment. This role is responsible for all culinary execution, food quality, cost control, and team leadership for high-end player events, conventions, weddings, and corporate/social banquets.

Essential duties:

• Execute and oversee all banquet menu production and presentation
• Plan, order, and manage food product while maintaining quality and cost controls
• Lead and develop a banquet culinary team (Sous Chef, Cooks, Steward)
• Ensure strict adherence to sanitation, safety, and equipment maintenance standards
• Manage food and labor costs; support seamless execution of large-scale events
• Personally and through delegated duties, prepare all menu items for banquets.
• Specify and order all food for banquet functions.

Cuisine Focus

• Strong Southern regional cuisine (New Orleans, Cajun, Creole)
• French, Italian, German, and Asian cuisines preferred

Requirements:

• 15+ years of culinary experience
• Proven success leading high-volume banquet operations (facilities exceeding 55,000 sq. ft. and $5M+ annual banquet revenue)
• Casino, luxury hotel, resort, or convention background
• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000 to $90,000 depending on experience, education/certifications, and skills
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and more