Banquet Chef Luxury Hotel & Events

Job Description Job Description

Bring your culinary leadership to a beautiful coastal hotel in Santa Cruz. We're looking for an experienced Banquet Chef to lead high-volume culinary operations for weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations.

What You'll Bring:
• 5+ years of banquet or high volume culinary experience
• Luxury hotel, resort, upscale hospitality, or fine dining background
• Experience executing events for 200+ guests
• Strong team leadership and kitchen management skills
• Proven ability to maintain quality, consistency, and presentation under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety, dietary accommodations, and cost control

This is a hands on leadership opportunity for a chef who thrives in a fast paced environment and takes pride in delivering exceptional food and memorable guest experiences.

high-volume

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit-ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.