Barnsley Resort is a luxury destination located in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Georgia, offering a unique and enchanting work environment for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. As a job applicant, joining the team at Barnsley Resort means being part of a renowned property known for its stunning scenery, unparalleled amenities, and exceptional service. The resort offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary, spa, and outdoor recreation, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Barnsley Resort is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, creativity, and outstanding guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a serene and idyllic setting, where they can showcase their skills, grow their career, and be part of a team that delivers extraordinary experiences to guests. Joining the team at Barnsley Resort presents a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class resort that offers an unparalleled experience for both guests and team members alike.

Accelerate your culinary career and join our team as a Banquet Chef! We are seeking a passionate and creative individual who will collaborate with our talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication, and a keen attention to detail. As a Banquet Chef, you will communicates daily with the Executive Chef for updates regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures, complete daily food requisitions and daily specials, and assist in the hiring, training, and coaching of the team.  You will also play an integral role in menu development, managing inventory, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, and ensuring that all dishes are prepared to perfection.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence, apply now!

The Banquet Chef works closely with Executive Chef, supervising and coordinating activities of food preparation, kitchen, pantry, and storeroom personnel for the Banquets Kitchen.  Purchases and requisitions ingredients, kitchen supplies and equipment. Participates in planning menus, preparing and portioning and controlling costs. Supervises Stewarding and J-1 Interns to ensure cleanliness of kitchen and equipment. Supervises Cooks to ensure quality and observe preparation and appearance standards. Supervises workers engaged in inventory, storage, and distribution of food and supplies.

• Assist in obtaining financial goals.
• Lead the team in directing and correcting the presentation and portioning of food according to Davidson standards.
• Responsible for selecting, training, supervisin, developing, disciplining, and counseling employees in accordance with Davidson Policies and procedures.
• Communicate daily with the Executive Chef for an update regarding planning, staffing, and internal procedures.
• Communicate directly with banquet manager or captain for guest count, special request and timing of food functions to attain highest guest satisfaction.
• Complete all assigned paperwork accurately and timely.
• Complete daily food requisition and oversee specials, utilizing overstock.
• Keep in contact with all outlets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain work areas clean and organized.
• Order food quantities and other expense items and oversee production for banquet food operations with purchasing, banquet management and Executive Chef.
• Participate in banquet functions from planning to preparation to dish up of function.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Direct staff in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Schedule staff according to business levels.
• Conduct daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, storage rooms, and food lines to ensure rotation, usage, cleanliness and proper sanitation.
• Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Prepare and train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards and photo standards.
• Maintain and monitor overtime, labor and food costs.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor including cross training.
• Conduct performance appraisals.
• Attend all required meetings.

• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience required in both a la carte & banquet operations
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
• Read, write and speak and understand English
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
• Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.