Banquet Chef Jobs in California
Aramark
$80000 - $95000
Pacific Grove, CA
The 107 acres of beachfront property provide endless breathtaking views and opportunities for marine wildlife watching, golfing, & meeting and conference spaces, creating a meditative, restorative, and grounding place to work. Its restored dune ecosystem and its historic ?Arts and Crafts? style architecture (designed by the world-renowned Julia Morgan) come together to make Asilomar a designated National Historic Landmark.
Rancho Solano Golf Course
Fairfield, CA
Manages employment activities for kitchen staff members, including but not limited to: Interviewing, selecting, training, Planning the work, developing work schedules, and apportioning the work, Directing and monitoring work activities and evaluating performance, Handling complaints and administering discipline; terminating as appropriate, Ensuring sanitation and safety programs are closely followed. Supervises: Sauce Cook; Fry Cook; Line Prep Cook; Breakfast Cook; Garde Manger; Butcher; Broiler Cook; Assistant Cook; Saute Cook; Salad Preparation Assistant .
KD Sweetwater Hospitality
$75000 - $95000
San Diego, CA
The ideal candidate is a polished culinary leader who thrives in refined, high-expectation environments and is seeking a long-term leadership role within a stable and growth-oriented organization. Job description: KD Sweetwater Services is a San Diego based hospitality recruiting partner working with a select group of upscale casual, chef-driven, and fine-dining restaurant groups throughout the county.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
$30 - $34
Berkeley, CA
Maintain a clean and safe environment by implementing federal, state and local sanitation requirements; maintaining first aid, CPR, and Heimlich maneuver certification; instructing others in the use of kitchen utensils, equipment operation and sanitation and sanitary food handling. Conduct daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, storage rooms, and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation.
Indian Wells Resort Hotel
$85000 - $95000
Indian Wells, CA
Quorum Hospitality, ranked among the nation's leading hotel management companies, has been delivering value-driven hospitality solutions since 1987. Our diverse portfolio features renowned hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG, highlighting our commitment to excellence in customized management.
The Club at Castlewood
$75000 - $85000
Pleasanton, CA
Adhere to established cost and quality control procedures, including food production charts, inventory par levels, food costing sheets, and usage records. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to the clubs managed by Troon.
BUENOS AIRES GRILL
$23 - $27
Los Angeles, CA
You will work directly with Executive Chef / Owner and kitchen staff to improve systems, maintain high quality and maintain consistency in a busy kitchen. This role requires focus on orgnization, food cost control and team execution.
La Serena Villas
$90000 - $100000
Palm Springs, CA
Quorum Hospitality, ranked among the nation's leading hotel management companies, has been delivering value-driven hospitality solutions since 1987. Our diverse portfolio features renowned hospitality brands such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and IHG, highlighting our commitment to excellence in customized management.
Breadbelly B12 - Dogpatch
$70 - $80
SF, CA
We hire for attitude first, then build skill through training, mentorship, and teamwork, developing cooks into leaders who balance technical mastery with clear, confident communication. We value chefs who can clearly articulate prep plans, delegate tasks with precision, and foster team culture through both verbal and digital communication.
Paula LeDuc Fine Catering & Events
$30 - $32
Emeryville, CA
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team of 4 8 cooks in a high-pressure environment. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to communicate effectively with management, vendors, and clients.
Aramark
$72000 - $75000
ANAHEIM, CA
You?ll be responsible for menu specials, grab-and-go offerings, inventory, ordering, and ensuring top-tier food quality while working closely with our front-of-house retail team to deliver an exceptional guest experience. ? BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
Carmel Valley Ranch - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
$90000 - $100000
Carmel, CA
Responsibilities include: Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities. May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs.
Aramark
$70304 - $73000
Carlsbad, CA
Coordinate and assist in maintaining a clean and organized workstations and storage area, including sweeping, mopping, washing, scrubbing, and polishing kitchen surfaces. Works effectively with team members to deliver exceptional customer service, focusing on creating a positive experience for children and all guests.
Buck’s Restaurant
$80000 - $90000
Woodside, CA
Buck's is a veteran Silicon Valley diner beloved for its knickknack-festooned decor, welcoming atmosphere, and dedication to quality comfort food. We're seeking a visionary culinary leader ready to elevate our menu while honoring the traditions that have made us a local favorite.
Clark's Menlo Park
$105000 - $115000
Menlo Park, CA
As we gear up to introduce our unparalleled culinary experience to this picturesque locale, we begin the search for exceptional individuals to fill key leadership positions. Led by Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert, MML is known for refined hospitality rooted in storytelling, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
Hotel Shattuck Plaza
$21 - $27
Berkeley, CA
Maintain a sanitary, organized work area and other assigned areas per the Chef's list, including: stoning the grill, cleaning the refrigerator on the line, brushing the broiler, general wipe-down of the line, including shelves, proper rotation of food products. Culinary schooling is preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Cavallo Point
Sausalito, CA
Work in conjunction with the Banquet Chef and Banquet Captains to arrange for all clean china, glass, silverware, and serving pieces needed for a particular event . The department manager reserves the right to modify the job description or job duties based on the needs of the department or newly added departmental services.
Carneros Resort and Spa
Napa, CA
The ideal candidate is a hands-on, organized culinary leader who can balance large-scale event execution with the daily oversight of the Employee Dining Room (EDR), ensuring high-quality, nutritious, and well-presented meals for associates. The Banquet Executive Chef at Carneros Resort and Spa is responsible for leading and overseeing all culinary operations related to banquet events, catering functions, and the employee dining program.
The Cliffs Hotel and Spa
Pismo Beach, CA
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is a locally owned business and proud supporter of our local Central Coast Community, providing donations and hosting community-focused programs throughout the year including free and philanthropic events. Maintain a clean and safe workstation, including tables, shelves, grills, ovens, fryers, pots and pans, convection oven, countertops and cooling equipment.
Marriott
$83000 - $114000
Hollywood, CA
Areas of responsibility comprise overseeing all food preparation areas (e.g., banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge and employee cafeteria) and all support areas (e.g., dish room and purchasing) as applicable. • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Hard Rock International (USA), Inc.
SACRAMENTO, California
Manage all guest requests, complaints and queries and ensure that all aspects are communicated to the respective departments (Conference Management, Kitchen, F&B manager etc.) Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) • Meet and greet guests in a friendly and warm manner. • Assists with other duties at special events or parties and assisting where necessary to include but not limited to carving, cooking, setup and or teardown stations or work areas or other duties as assigned.
Castaway
$19 - $21
Burbank, CA
Castaway, recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America," offers a distinctive dining experience where both guests and team members are treated like stars. Our seasonally inspired menu showcases premium cuts of meat sourced from top-tier butchers, an exquisite raw bar, vegetable-forward sides, and customizable charcuterie boards.
Sage Hospitality
San Francisco, California
Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Sip, savor, and share seasonally-inspired eats and drinks at our award-winning restaurant and bar, home to a locally-loved outdoor patio, an exotic cocktail list, over 640 whiskeys behind the bar, and a moody ambiance that blends naughty and nice.
ENCANTO
$75000 - $80000
Los Angeles, CA
Assist in overseeing kitchen repairs and maintenance, weekly food inventories, food education at pre-shift meetings, and quarterly food shows for FOH/BOH staff. This hands-on cooking position requires no less than 55-60 hours of work per week, with required holiday/night/weekend hours and need-based shift coverage for hourly staff.
Lucky Strike Entertainment
$85000 - $95000
Rocklin, California
Bowlero
$85000 - $90000
ANAHEIM, California
Sonesta
Sonesta Irvine Irvine, CA
Report those needs and preferences to the proper Banquet captain(s) Proper coffee brewing and tea brewing techniques are expected of all banquet staff Server must be familiar with seating positions for plated events as well as proper serving techniques for proper food placement at guest tables during that synchronized service Completes all daily side duties, post function clean up, organization, and deep cleaning of affected work areas Report to all necessary pre shift, and post shift meetings with banquet leadership Report to banquet leadership for inspection of completed work responsibilities before leaving the hotel property Store all banquet & hotel equipment used in an orderly and clean fashion in accordance with banquet captain, banquet assistant manager, banquet manager, and banquet director’s instruction Build solid relationship with your Colleagues Treat colleagues with respect and dignity Balance team and individual responsibilities Exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives Support everyone's efforts to succeed. Deliver Passionate & Engaging Service to our Guests You will be passionate and truly engaged in taking care of our guests, recognizing individual guests and anticipating their unique needs in order to exceed their expectations You will consistently deliver our GUEST model: Greet or welcome everyone, warmly with a smile Use eye and ear contact and guest’s name Establish/anticipate needs Solve and own all requests/complaints Additional Job Information/Anticipated Pay Range Benefits Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families.
Cipriani
Beverly Hills, CA
This role is a hands-on leader who guides the pastry team while assisting in menu execution, training, and operational excellence. Oversee daily pastry production for restaurant service, banquets, events, and specialty outlets.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Los Angeles, CA
With exquisite Spanish-Italian Renaissance architecture, including stunning hand-painted ceilings, its rich history is most noted for its connection with the Oscars - the founding banquet for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was held in the Crystal Ballroom in 1927, where the original "Oscar" statuette was sketched on a Biltmore napkin, and eight Academy Awards banquets were held in the Biltmore Bowl during the '30s and '40s. Conveniently located in the heart of the Financial District, in a vibrant part of downtown Los Angeles, and only steps from Angel’s Flight, a unique funicular railway experience providing a great view of the area, as well as other noteworthy landmarks including the Brockman Building, Ernst and Young Plaza, the Fine Arts Building, and Los Angeles Public Library.
Marriott
Los Angeles, CA
Location The Westin Los Angeles Airport, 5400 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90045VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=The%20Westin%20Los%20Angeles%20Airport%2C%205400%20West%20Century%20Boulevard%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20California%2C%20United%20States%2C%2090045). Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.
Sage Hospitality
$85000 - $90000
Sonoma, California
Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Whether enjoying the bocce ball court, the happy hour experience, or a celebratory dinner with friends, Wit & Wisdom is the ideal dining experience for visitors and locals who are looking for a different type of tasting room in wine country.
Lucky Strike Entertainment
$24 - $27
San Francisco, California
Work with the Operations team and Sales staff in the absence of the KM/Chef, plan, supervise, and execute all banquet functions in conjunction with the operations and sales staff including supervision of the preparation and service of food and refreshments, as well as clean-up. Maintain budgeted revenue, costs of sales, labor, supplies, as well as operating cash flow as it relates to food operations; review monthly profit & loss statements and make adjustments as necessary.
The Proud Bird
$70000 - $80000
Los Angeles, CA
Recently named LA's Hottest Food Hall by Food Network, we showcase multiple culinary concepts under one roof, along with an award-winning hospitality team committed to unforgettable guest experiences. About Us The Proud Bird is one of Los Angeles' most unique culinary landmarks - a bustling, aviation-inspired food hall paired with a high-volume special events center overlooking the LAX runway.
Marbella San Marcos
San Marcos, CA
In collaboration with the Hospitality Manager, ensures that the front of house and back of house staff work closely together to deliver a food product that exceeds the residents' and/or guest's expectation. Uses innovation, imagination, originality, and talent to produce menus and recipes that utilize the highest quality ingredients allowed within the overall food and labor budget of the community.
Terranea Resorts
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment (i.e., ovens, deep fryers), fill steam table and unlock secured areas (i.e., reach-ins, walk-ins); secure keys. Organize all of the various prep items needed from different areas to ensure that all items are in place and ready for service.
Terranea Resorts
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time, regular team members that includes: group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, as well as participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement and an employee assistance program. Opening Shift - Turn on specified equipment (i.e., ovens, deep fryers), fill steam table and unlock secured areas (i.e., reach-ins, walk-ins); secure keys.
Orange Hill Restaurant
Orange, CA
Uniquely situated on the hills of Orange County, Orange Hill offers sweeping views of Catalina Island, Downtown Los Angeles, Disneyland's magical firework show and our beautiful California coastline. As a Banquet Cook, you will be collaborating closely with the chefs and event staff to meet deadlines, accommodate dietary restrictions, and ensure smooth food service.
Orange Hill Restaurant
Orange, CA
If you are ready to lead a kitchen where performance meets precision, where volume meets refinement, and where every night matters - we would love to meet you. This is not simply a back-of-house management role - this is a premier culinary leadership position at one of Orange County's most visible restaurants.
Castaway
$18 - $20
Burbank, CA
Castaway, recognized as one of Travel + Leisure's "Best Date Spots in America," offers a distinctive dining experience where both guests and team members are treated like stars. Our seasonally inspired menu showcases premium cuts of meat sourced from top-tier butchers, an exquisite raw bar, vegetable-forward sides, and customizable charcuterie boards.
Calligraphy Westwood Village
$2022 - $2026
Los Angeles, CA
Discovery Management Group leads one of the nation’s most purpose-driven and people-centered senior living organizations, managing and enhancing senior living communities across the United States. This leader will mentor and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and pride in execution, while setting the tone with energy, professionalism, and genuine passion for hospitality.
Alliance Hospitality Group
$105000 - $115000
Los Angeles, CA
Assist in overseeing kitchen repairs and maintenance, weekly food inventories, food education at pre-shift meetings, and quarterly food shows for FOH/BOH staff. Assist in developing plan to meet or surpass expectations set by P&L projections with an eye toward maximizing efficiency and productivity and holding department managers accountable to budgets.
Sodexo
STANFORD, CA
Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. In this highly influential role, you will create exceptional dining and catering experiences, elevate culinary innovation, and drive high‑end catering across the Stanford Health Care Medical Center.
Sodexo Live! (Hourly)
$25 - $31.5
Sacramento, CA
The new Convention Center offers 240,000 square feet of meetings and event space, along with a new outdoor activities plaza to take full advantage of Sacramento's ideal climate. Sacramento's downtown SAFE Credit Union Convention Center reopened in the spring of 2021 after a stunning renovation and expansion.
Beets Hospitality Group
$30 - $35
Pleasanton, CA
This role supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in preparing and executing high-end catered events, ensuring excellence in quality, consistency, and presentation. Our client is a woman-founded, family-run business redefining the catering and events space by delivering restaurant-quality experiences at scale.
Redd Hospitality
Los Angeles, CA
Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role within the hospitality industry in a high volume setting $6 million annually minimum. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and service, with a focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences in a hospitality environment.
Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana
$80000 - $85000
Mountain View, CA
Your daily responsibilities will include overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring the highest quality of food preparation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. To thrive as a Sous Chef at Il Fornaio Cucina Italiana, you'll need a blend of culinary skills, leadership qualities, and a strong work ethic.
B Hospitality Corp
Los Angeles, CA
Butler Hospitality takes over restaurants inside of full-service hotels and transforms their kitchens into delivery hubs that provide virtual room service and catering to nearby limited- and select-service hotels. Butler Hospitality is a Hospitality Tech Company that serves the world’s best hotel operators (Hersha, Real Hospitality, Crescent, M&R) to increase the efficiency of their food and beverage operations.
Hard Rock International (USA), Inc.
SACRAMENTO, California
Responsibilities: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) - Creates an atmosphere that induces guests to make Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain their choice for gaming entertainment; responsible for actively building and retaining guest relations and acts as a mentor to team members in order to provide superior guest service. This role is responsible for enhancing the food product that is presented to guests, making changes to respond to marketplace and guest needs and recommending changes in food product as a result of market research.