Banquet Chef

Banquet Chef / Chef de Partie Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar 623 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio Savour Hospitality Group About Marble Room Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar is an award-winning fine-dining steakhouse in the restored Garfield Building, a former 19th-century bank in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The room is known for prime steaks, a serious raw bar, and a Wine Spectator–recognized wine program, and it is one of the grandest dining rooms between New York and Chicago. Recent recognition includes America’s Best Steakhouse 2026 (The64 National Steakhouse Tournament), Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best (top 1% of restaurants worldwide and among the top fine-dining restaurants in the United States), and Yelp’s Top 100 Date Night Restaurants in America. Wine Spectator has awarded Marble Room its Best of Award of Excellence. Private dining is a core part of the business. Events run in The Vault, Gateway Salon, Euclid Boardroom, Executive Suites, the Peacock rooms, and full buyouts of the main dining room. Guests come for corporate dinners, celebrations, wine dinners, and special occasions, and they expect the same standard in a private room that they get on the floor. Marble Room is part of Savour Hospitality Group, a Cleveland hospitality company whose restaurants include Il Venetian, LockKeepers, and Marble Room Sushi, along with event spaces and hotel partnerships. Success follows excellence in food and service. Guest expectations are meant to be exceeded. The roleJob Summary We are seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional banquet dining experiences. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of food preparation, presentation, and service for large-scale events, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and guest satisfaction. Your leadership will inspire your team to produce innovative menus and maintain efficient kitchen operations that align with our commitment to excellence in hospitality and fine dining. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise and managerial skills within a vibrant, fast-paced environment dedicated to creating memorable events. Duties Lead and supervise the banquet kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment focused on culinary excellence. Plan, develop, and execute diverse banquet menus that meet client specifications while maintaining cost control and inventory management. Oversee food production processes, ensuring all dishes are prepared according to quality standards, recipes, and food safety protocols. Manage daily kitchen operations including shift management, food handling, sanitation procedures, and ensuring compliance with food safety sanitizing procedures. Coordinate with event planners and service staff to ensure timely delivery of high-quality meals that exceed guest expectations. Monitor inventory levels, control food costs, and oversee inventory control procedures to minimize waste and optimize resources. Train staff on food preparation techniques, dietary requirements, catering standards, and hospitality best practices to uphold our reputation for fine dining experiences. Skills Extensive banquet experience with a strong background in fine-dining catering or large event food service management. Proven supervising experience leading culinary teams in fast-paced environments such as hotels or restaurants. Deep knowledge of dietary department practices, food safety standards, and sanitizing procedures. Strong skills in food production, menu planning, and kitchen management with an emphasis on quality presentation. Excellent team management abilities with leadership skills that motivate staff and promote professional development. Experience in inventory management, cost control, and managing food industry operations efficiently. Proficiency in cooking techniques suitable for fine dining settings along with restaurant management exp…

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