Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!!

At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

The Ideal Candidate for this Position

The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary work experience, especially with successful execution of a high volume of a banquet kitchen. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with a similar organization's level of service and operation. 

What You Will Be Doing

As Banquet Chef at the Marriott Hartford Downtown hotel, you will lead all aspects of banquet culinary operations, delivering exceptional food quality and service for catered events, conferences, weddings, and group functions. You’ll play a key leadership role in menu development, event execution, kitchen supervision, and team development—ensuring every guest experience meets Marriott’s high brand standards. This position will also cross train on the line to provide support when needed to the other food and beverage outlets. You will report to the Executive Chef. 

Job Requirements

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Supervise and coordinate the banquet culinary team during setup, service, and breakdown of all banquet functions.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Event Management team to develop creative, cost-effective banquet menus that align with guest expectations and seasonal trends.

• Ensure food preparation and presentation exceed Marriott brand standards in quality, consistency, and visual appeal.

• Monitor banquet food production to ensure proper quantity, timing, and portion control.

• Oversee cleanliness and organization of all banquet kitchen areas, ensuring compliance with local health and safety regulations.

• Manage food cost, inventory, and waste for all banquet operations, maintaining target margins and minimizing loss.

• Train, mentor, and schedule banquet cooks and stewards to ensure a high-performing, motivated team.

• Lead the kitchen team during large-scale events and high-volume operations, maintaining calm and efficiency.

• Attend BEO (Banquet Event Order) meetings to align culinary execution with event logistics and guest needs.

• Review banquet event order sheets on a daily basis and update any changes.
• Brief the banquet kitchen staff daily about the upcoming and current functions.
• Able to coordinate banquet production and plating with culinary and banquet staff.
• Establish the day’s priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for the banquet kitchen staff to execute.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

• Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of banquet kitchen.

• Must cross train for the kitchen line to provide support for all other Food and Beverage Outlets.

• Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of culinary experience in a high-volume hotel, convention center, or banquet setting; Marriott or other full-service brand experience preferred.
• Proven supervisory or management experience in a kitchen environment.

• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited culinary school preferred.

• Strong knowledge of banquet production techniques, menu planning, and event service standards.

• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and adjust to guest needs in a fast-paced environment.

• You must be able to pass a background check as well as be drug free.

Waterford Health and Wellness

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage. Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS

On Demand Pay- Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it24/7.

Pet Insurance- We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k Plan- Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel Discounts- It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crews- All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

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