The Don CeSar, known as the "Pink Palace" and a legendary landmark on St. Pete Beach, Florida, is looking for talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a world-class, historic resort known for its luxury and elegance. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are ample opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our resort offers stunning oceanfront views, upscale amenities, and a prestigious reputation, creating a truly exceptional work environment. As a member of The Don CeSar team, you'll have the chance to provide unparalleled service to our esteemed guests, work in a supportive team, and be a part of a renowned hospitality brand. Join us in creating unforgettable memories for our guests and become a valued member of our team at The Don CeSar!
OverviewAccelerate your culinary career and join our team as a Banquet Chef! We are seeking a passionate and creative individual who will collaborate with our talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a keen attention to detail. As a Banquet Chef, you will communicates daily with the Banquet Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, complete daily food requisitions and daily specials, and assist in the hiring, training, and coaching of the team. You will also play an integral role in menu development, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to perfection.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence, apply now!
Responsibilities Constantly. Assist in obtaining financial goals. Constantly. Assist in the directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to Davidson standards. Constantly. Assist in the responsibility to select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees in accordance with Davidson policies and procedures. Constantly. Communicate daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures. Constantly. Communicate directly with banquet manager or captain for guest count, special request and timing of food functions to attain highest guest satisfaction. Constantly. Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and timely. Constantly. Complete daily food requisition Constantly. Keep in contact with banquet department to ensure quality and consistency. Constantly. Maintain work areas clean and organized. Constantly. Order food quantities and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef. Constantly. Lead the banquet culinary team, executing functions from planning to preparation to dish up of function. Constantly. Report unsafe conditions immediately. Frequently. Assist in directing staff in sanitation and sanitary food handling. Frequently. Assist in scheduling staff according to business levels. Frequently. Conduct daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, storage rooms, and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation. Frequently. Maintain and monitor overtime, labor and food costs. Frequently. Perform in the capacity of any position supervised. Frequently. Prepare and train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards and photo standards. Occasionally. Assist in conducting performance appraisals. Occasionally. Attend all required meetings including, but not limited to Banquet Event Order meetings and Banquet Operations meetings. Occasionally: Other duties as assigned by supervisor.Qualifications College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferredMinimum 2 years kitchen management experience required in both a la carte & banquet operationsMinimum 5 years cooking experienceFood/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicableAbility to communicate effectively with the public and other Team MembersRead, write and speak and understand EnglishAbility to understand financial goals and accomplish themAbility to work extended hours when business necessitatesMeet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction Benefits
Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.
In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.
Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.
EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation
Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.
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