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Whim Hospitality Camp Lucy Executive Banquet Chef in Dripping Springs, Texas
Company Overview
Nested on an idyllic Hill Country Ranch in Dripping Springs, Texas, Camp Lucy has become the ultimate luxury getaway at the start of the Texas Hill Country. With luxury accommodations, world-class services, and gorgeous venues – Camp Lucy is a breathtaking hidden treasure less than an hour west of Austin.
Job Summary
We are in need of an Executive Banquet Chef to oversee the culinary operations and menu planning for high-end events, weddings and banquets. The job requires excellent culinary skills and creativity, as well as organization and leadership skills. The Camp Lucy Executive Chef will ensure that all food served at events meets the highest standards of quality, presentation, and taste.
Tasks include designing menus, ordering ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The Executive Banquet Chef will collaborate with event planners and sales teams, providing insights on food trends and accommodating special dietary requirements.
Responsibilities and Duties
Preparing menus for banquet events
Supervising the kitchen team
Ensuring food quality and presentation standards are met.
Creating new recipes and testing them
Managing inventory and ordering supplies
Coordinating with event planners and hotel staff
Oversee client tastings.
Adhering to food safety and sanitation regulations
Training new kitchen staff members and conducting performance evaluations.
Staying up to date with new cooking techniques and industry trends.
Qualifications and Skills
Previous Executive Chef experience in Banquets with a resort or hotel. (minimum 3 years)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory and purchasing experience necessary.
English fluency and Spanish preferred, but not required.
Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Benefits and Perks
Annual Salary of $80,000 - $90,000, plus bonus potential
Comprehensive medical, Dental and Vision
Three weeks Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
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