Banquet Chef

About the role

At Four Seasons Nashville, the Banquet Chef is a key culinary leader responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all banquet kitchen operations. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high‑quality food experiences that reflect Four Seasons standards, while leading a team with professionalism, efficiency, and a passion for service.

What you will do

• Plan, organize, control, and direct daily operations of the Banquet Kitchen to meet business and service needs
• Lead, train, coach, motivate, evaluate, and discipline culinary employees to ensure cultural and core standards are achieved
• Assist in planning and developing banquet and event menus, ensuring quality, consistency, and proper presentation
• Oversee banquet production and execution by reviewing Banquet Event Orders and coordinating details for each function
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management
• Maintain sanitation, safety, and cleanliness standards in compliance with Four Seasons, local, state, and federal regulations
• Ensure quality control systems are in place to maintain food standards and portion consistency
• Monitor food deliveries to ensure products meet established specifications
• Communicate effectively with employees and department leaders to ensure operational needs are met
• Attend operational meetings to support interdepartmental coordination and collaboration
• Work harmoniously and professionally with co‑workers and supervisors

What you bring

• College degree in culinary arts or hotel/restaurant management preferred; or equivalent professional experience
• Three to five years of culinary or food & beverage line experience, or one to two years in a supervisory or assistant manager role
• Strong working knowledge of banquet operations and Four Seasons cultural and core standards
• Proven leadership, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to adapt to changing operational needs
• Ability to operate kitchen production equipment and food & beverage computer systems
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Prior experience in a mixed‑use residential hotel environment preferred

What we offer

• Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms
• Complimentary employee meals
• Additional property‑specific benefits

Schedule & Hours

• Full-time position
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays based on banquet and event schedules