Full-Time Banquet Chef - Deer Creek Golf Club
Oversees all aspects of banquet food preparation and plating to ensure high-quality service for large-scale events. Manages kitchen operations, supervises staff, and maintains strict safety and sanitation standards.
- On-site
- Ajax, ON
- Posted Aug 2, 2026
- Apply by Sep 1, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Deer Creek Golf Club is Hiring! Deer Creek Golf Club is seeking a skilled and organized Banquet Chef to assist in leading kitchen operations for large-scale events and functions. The ideal candidate is experienced in high-volume food preparation, has strong leadership abilities, and thrives in a fast-paced, event-driven environment. Responsibilities Oversees all aspects of Banquet food preparation, according to approved standardized recipes. Plates food for service, according to established plating/presentation criteria. Ensures that all food served is of the highest quality and that it is ready to be served to the members/ guests at the appropriate time. Supervises/set up and organization of work area with all necessary supplies and equipment. Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area. Complies with required safety regulations and procedures. Supervises/preparation and storage of raw food products prior to final assembly. Ensures that all standardized recipes are followed in the preparation and assembly of cold menu items. Assists Banquet personnel with completion of all duties as needed. Monitors plating of foods to ensure adherence to established plating/presentation guidelines. Adheres to established portion control guidelines, minimizes waste. Monitors finished product waiting for server pick up to ensure food is served promptly, notifies supervisor of any delays in service. Ensures that a quality product is prepared and served in a timely manner. Communicates daily with department employees to obtain/provide current information regarding daily activities/functions and upcoming events. Other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience Excellent culinary skills and knowledge of food productions techniques. Thorough knowledge and understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation. Culinary degree from recognized culinary school and equivalent work experience. Hands on experience with quality food production in high volume, upscale, hotel/free standing restaurant with banquet operation. Agility in multitasking. Ability to make decisions on imperfect information. Thorough knowledge and understanding of Food Service Sanitation Standards. Ability to bend, stoop, stand, lift 50 pounds and push carts weighing up to 200 pounds. Outstanding management, organizational, communication and leadership skills. Ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays. ClubLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace. Please contact jobs@clublink.ca if a workplace accommodation is needed throughout the selection process. Thank you for your interest in ClubLink.
What you’ll do
Oversees all aspects of banquet food preparation and plating to ensure high-quality service for large-scale events. Manages kitchen operations, supervises staff, and maintains strict safety and sanitation standards.
Requirements
Requires a culinary degree and hands-on experience in high-volume, upscale banquet operations. Must possess strong leadership skills and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and push heavy carts.
Listed skills
- OrganizationPreferred
- LeadershipPreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Culinary Skills
- High-Volume Food Production
- Kitchen Management
- Food Service Sanitation
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Portion Control
- Organization
- Communication
- Plating and Presentation
Job areas
- Food & Beverage
- Hospitality
- Management & Leadership
- Sports & Recreation
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 1, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Mid-Senior level
