Banquet & Bar Chef

Whether a guest arrives road-weary from travel or energized for a celebration, or whether a client has entrusted us with their most important meeting or milestone event, as the Banquet and Bar Chef, you and your team set the tone by crafting exceptional culinary experiences that leave a lasting impression. Beyond the comfort of a pristine guest room or a well-appointed event space, it’s the thoughtfully prepared meals, seamless service, and attention to detail from the kitchen that truly define the experience.

As the Banquet and Bar Chef, you will lead and inspire your culinary team to deliver excellence in every dish, whether it’s an intimate dinner, a corporate luncheon, or a grand celebration. With quality, consistency, and creativity at the heart of every plate, your leadership ensures guests and event hosts alike feel genuinely cared for. Your commitment to hospitality and craftsmanship turns one-time visits into lasting relationships and transforms every event into something unforgettable.

Salary Range: $47,513 - $56,065 annually

Benefits Offered: 

• Employee Referral Program $


• Bonus Program $


• Merit Increase $


• Paid Vacation


• Flex Days


• 401k with Employer Contribution


• Medical, Dental, Vision


• Life Insurance


• Long-term/Short-term Disability


• Accident Insurance


• Critical Insurance

Our Banquet and Bar Chef makes a difference by:

• Having a gift for paying attention to the smallest details


• Having a team-first attitude


• By driving results

As a Banquet and Bar Chef, you will:

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  • Lead the planning, preparation, and execution of all banquet’s culinary functions, including plated meals, buffets, hors d’oeuvres, and bar menu offerings.
  
  
  • Partner closely with sales leaders to align food production with event timelines, guest expectations, and service standards.
  
  
  • Ensure strict adherence to company food & beverage procedures, local health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines.
  
  
  • Actively manage food and labor costs to support departmental profitability goals.
  
  
  • Monitor the freshness, quality, and presentation of all ingredients; ensure all recipes, portioning standards, and yield guidelines are consistently followed.
  
  
  • Stay informed of guest satisfaction scores and contribute proactively to elevating culinary-related feedback and service rankings.
  
  
  • Promote a positive, respectful kitchen environment by modeling collaboration, accountability, and professionalism across all team interactions.
  
  
  • Train, coach, and lead the culinary team, including line cooks, prep staff, and banquet kitchen personnel, to execute high-volume service with consistency and precision.
  
  
  • Oversee inventory, purchasing, and waste management strategies to ensure cost-effective operations and reliable availability of ingredients.
  
  
  • Support additional operational needs and assignments as directed by the Food & Beverage Manager or General Manager.
  
  
  
  

To be successful in this role as Banquet and Bar Chef, you must:

• Demonstrate a polished, professional demeanor paired with a warm and approachable personality.


• Naturally engage with others and foster meaningful connections through active communication and empathy.


• Displaying a genuine sense of care and emotional intelligence is essential, as is the ability to assess unclear situations and identify practical, solution-oriented outcomes.


• Build trust and instill confidence through timely and effective communication, delivering the right message with clarity, professionalism, and respect for your audience.


• Comfort in interacting with individuals across all levels of the organization and from diverse backgrounds is key.


• Display strong verbal communication, both direct and considerate.


• Flexibility is required, with availability for varied shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.


• Have a clean and professional appearance at all times.


• Additional duties may be assigned by the General Manager as business needs arise.


• Prior hotel or banquet leadership experience is required; a degree in hospitality or culinary arts is strongly preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

The Banquet and Bar Chef role requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Must have the visual acuity to read and interpret recipes, labels, tickets, and other written or digital instructions, including small print. Must be able to grasp, turn, chop, and manipulate kitchen tools, utensils, and equipment of varying sizes, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place items weighing up to 25 pounds without assistance, including food trays, ingredients, and small equipment.

MHG Hotels LLC seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve.  MHG Hotels LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing the online application, please call 317-356-4000 extension 203.  Please leave a message and a member of our Human Resources team will return your call within three business days.  Alternatively, an email may be sent to [email protected] “Applicant Accommodation” should be included in the subject line of the email.  Please note that this phone number and email are only for those individuals who would like to request accommodation to apply for a job.