Banquets Chef

About the role

The Banquets Chef oversees all culinary operations related to banquet and catered events at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency and presentation. The role covers large-scale events, from intimate gatherings to high-volume functions, in a fast-paced luxury setting. The target hire date is October 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development and execution of banquet menus for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings and special functions.
• Oversee banquet kitchen operations, including food production, staffing coordination and event execution, with strict food safety and sanitation standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor and develop banquet culinary team members.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory and waste reduction to maximize profitability.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food handling regulations.

Required profile

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is essential.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or a related field preferred.
• At least 5+ years of experience managing banquet kitchen operations and 5+ years in a luxury hotel, resort or upscale hospitality environment.
• Proven experience as a Banquets Chef or similar leadership role in a luxury hotel, resort or high-volume catering environment.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of banquet production, menu planning, buffet presentations, plated service and special event execution.
• Ability to lead culinary teams in fast-paced, high-volume operations.
• Experience with BirchStreet or similar purchasing and inventory management systems is highly desirable.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an annual incentive plan for managerial roles at Department Head level.
• Shuttle service from San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo to the resort.
• Complimentary dry cleaning for employee uniforms.
• In-house training workshops for line and management employees.
• Employee Service Awards, Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards.