Banquet Chef - Luxury Resort

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Banquet Chef - Luxury Resort

Santa Cruz, CA $85,000-$90,000

We are seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to join the culinary team at a premier luxury resort in Santa Cruz, California. This role is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader with strong banquet, catering, and high-volume event experience.

What We're Looking For

• Banquet Chef, Sous Chef, or similar leadership experience
• Strong luxury hotel or resort background preferred
• Experience executing weddings, corporate events, and large-scale banquets
• Ability to manage multiple events and functions simultaneously
• Strong leadership, training, and team-development skills
• Excellent organization, food quality, and presentation standards
• Knowledge of food cost, labor, inventory, and sanitation standards

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000-$90,000 base salary
• Competitive benefits package
• 401(k)
• Dining and hotel discounts
• Career growth opportunities

If you're a talented banquet culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, upscale hospitality environment, we'd love to connect.

Apply today for confidential consideration.

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.