Franchise Hotel - Banquet Chef

About Us

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®? brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Now Hiring: Banquet Chef
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

Join the premier culinary team at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza as our Banquet Chef. We're looking for a passionate and experienced culinary professional to lead our banquet kitchen operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences in one of Kansas City’s most iconic hotels.

As Banquet Chef, you will manage all aspects of banquet food production—from planning and preparation to presentation—while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. This leadership role is critical in supporting high-profile events, exceeding guest expectations, and maintaining operational excellence.

Now Hiring: Banquet Chef
InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza

Join the premier culinary team at The InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza as our Banquet Chef. We're looking for a passionate and experienced culinary professional to lead our banquet kitchen operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences in one of Kansas City’s most iconic hotels.

Your day to day

The Banquet Chef manages staff and day-to-day banquet kitchen operations including planning and managing the production and presentation of quality food in a cost effective, safe manner.  Creates and recommends menu changes to achieve guest satisfaction.  The Banquet Chef manages responsibilities in alignment with senior management, Company policies and procedures, brand standards and local, state and national regulations.  Responsible for quality service, meeting/exceeding financial and service goals, and managing within approved plans and objectives.  Contributes to and recommends budget, capital expenditures, inventory controls, sales and business plans, and short/long term planning.  Reports, investigates and resolves violations to internal controls, policies, procedures, standards and regulations.  

This position directly manages assigned staff and indirectly manages all subordinates.  Articulates Company goals to the staff.  Demonstrates commitment to these goals through work ethic, integrity and respect for the Company and associates.  Unites associates in a common commitment to achieve and exceed these goals.  Works closely with management throughout the hotel and the Company.  Impresses guests with quality and timely service in a pleasant and friendly manner.

What we need from you

Education and Experience:

High school education plus schooling in culinary arts, hotel and restaurant management or related major.  Three or more years of related experience.  Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred.  

 Skills and Abilities:

 Possess knowledge of culinary arts, food & beverage service, hospitality, business and basic accounting principles and practices.  Possess organizational skills that result in accurate, timely and thorough work.  Ability to effectively and efficiently manage daily operations and resolve operational problems.  Ability to appropriately interview, hire, schedule, motivate, train, monitor and address staff performance.

Ability to compile facts and figures and analyze information which involves data manipulation or interpretation to arrive at logical conclusions. Ability to anticipate and identify issues and exercise initiative to investigate, interpret and reach logical conclusions and make sound business decisions. Possess strong listening, verbal and written communication skills with professionalism, diplomacy and confidentiality. Display consistent professional leadership while simultaneously handling competing and changing priorities and projects. Remain positive, resourceful and possess the ability to improvise while working in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure. Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer, calculator, phone and other office equipment.  Must satisfy and comply with the legal requirements for employment within the jurisdiction. 

What we offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.  

Benefits:

Full benefits package included for full-time employees!

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS
• and MUCH MORE

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