Banquet Chef

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Explore Edmonton Corporation Full time

**About Us**
We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton’s business units’ market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city’s two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton’s mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

**About the Position**:
The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for a **Banquet Chef** to join the team. Under the direction of the Executive Chef & the Executive Sous Chef, the Banquet Chef supervises, organizes, controls, evaluates and coordinates the activities of Sous Chefs, Senior Chef de Partie, Chef de Partie, Demi-Chef de Partie, Commis, and kitchen helpers. They are also responsible for the planning, preparation, and presentation of food in compliance with the EXPO Centre standards.
- Oversee managing the entire kitchen operations including Marketplace Café.
- Provide leadership skills by assigning tasks while utilizing employee capabilities and motivating workers in a high stress environment.
- Be responsible for day-to-day ordering of food and scheduling staff, based on budget and business needs.
- Ensure food is ready and buffet set 30 minutes before service begins.
- Coach and mentor kitchen staff members.
- Practice a positive work environment and moral.
- Manage food quality and productivity by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste and time restriction.
- Ensure that the mise en place is ready for the next day according to expectations and demand.
- Responsible for ordering all food items and ensure they are prepared correctly and safely.
- Ensure requirements for dietary meals and allergies are met.
- Assist Executive Chef to create and build menu for catering, Marketplace Café, and special events.
- Communicate to Executive Chef & Executive Sous Chef of any employee negligence; reporting discrepancies that will affect daily operations.
- Adhere to AGLC, OH&S, and Fire Marshall Codes.
- Understand and follow EXPO Centre’s Health and Safety Standards.
- Support and promote a safe and healthy work environment to clients, guests, contractors, and employees.
- Ensure events comply with EXPO’s Health and Safety and HACCP food standards.
- Promote the services of the Edmonton EXPO Centre to contribute to Edmonton’s image and reputation goals.
- Ensure the EXPO Centre’s service, safety, sustainability, productivity, and community support brand standards are maintained to the highest quality.
- 10 years of cooking; 4 years minimum of supervision.
- Previous experience working in banquets as a Sous Chef or Banquet Chef will be an asset.
- Strong knowledge of working in a busy banquet’s kitchen is an asset.
- Able to delegate tasks properly to a minimum of 12 staff.
- Basic computer knowledge and typing skills.
- A strong understanding of departmental budget, accurate forecasting, analysis and tracking of margins, cost containment and revenue achievement.
- Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Excellent culinary knowledge and willing to keep knowledge up to date by being fully aware of culinary trends and practices.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- The ability to work a flexible work schedule.
- Strong ability to prioritize, assess problems and make prompt decisions.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety, HACCP and basic knowledge of First Aid and WHMIS.
- Strong understanding of SDS (Safety Data Sheet).

**How to Apply***:
If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter to let us know how you feel you could make an impact along with your resume. **Please submit your interest no later than January 31, 2025.**

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