Banquet Chef
IHG · Lebanon
Key Accountabilities
Culinary Excellence
- Plan, organize, and execute banquet food production according to event requirements and service timelines.
- Ensure all dishes meet established quality, presentation, and consistency standards.
- Support menu planning and culinary innovation in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
- Participate in menu tastings and customization for special events and VIP functions.
- Maintain a guest-focused approach to elevate the overall banquet dining experience.
Operational Leadership
- Lead daily banquet kitchen operations and production planning.
- Coordinate with Culinary, Events, Stewarding, and F&B teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Supervise, motivate, and develop culinary colleagues to achieve operational excellence.
- Manage staffing and scheduling according to business demand.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and waste control procedures.
- Promote a safe and organized working environment.
Financial & Business Performance
- Support food cost control initiatives and efficient use of resources.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with purchasing requirements.
- Contribute to productivity and continuous improvement opportunities within the operation.
What We’re Looking For
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience, ideally within banquet or large-volume hotel operations.
- Previous experience in luxury hospitality or international hotel brands preferred.
- Proven experience managing teams and delivering high-quality event catering.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
- Food Safety / HACCP certification preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Leadership and people development
- Strong planning and organization skills
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- Effective communication and collaboration
- Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Cost awareness and operational mindset
What We Offer
We’ll reward all your hard work with a great salary and benefits – including a uniform, great room discount and superb training.
Join us and you’ll become part of the family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.http://careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.
IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.
About Us At InterContinental Phoenicia Beirut, we create exceptional experiences through genuine hospitality, memorable moments, and world-class service. As part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are committed to creating a culture where colleagues have Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and Room to Make a Difference. Purpose of the Role As Banquet Chef, you will lead banquet culinary operations and deliver exceptional food experiences across conferences, weddings, corporate events, social functions, and VIP occasions. You will ensure culinary excellence, operational efficiency, food safety compliance, and inspire a high-performing team while maintaining luxury hospitality standards.