As the Banquet Chef at Big Sky Resort, you will lead the banquet and Convention Services kitchen, producing everything from working breakfasts and coffee breaks to receptions, buffets, plated dinners, weddings, and VIP events. You will run event-day production from the pass, translate BEOs into production plans, manage food cost and labor, and uphold food safety standards. You will also hire, train, and develop your team of banquet sous chefs and cooks, ensuring every event lands with creative, memorable food for hundreds of guests.

Responsibilities

Lead culinary execution of every banquet event — plated meals, buffets, receptions, breaks, weddings, and holiday programs
Run event-day production from the pass — expediting plate-ups, coaching in real time, and directing the kitchen through multi-event days
Translate BEOs into production plans, prep lists, ordering, and staffing for every event
Attend weekly BEO meetings and partner with Conference Services and Banquet Operations teams
Manage banquet food cost — order to the BEO, produce to the guarantee, track variance event by event
Schedule banquet kitchen labor to the event calendar and flex staffing with volume
Execute allergen and dietary accommodations at group scale with the same quality as the standard menu
Uphold food safety and HACCP standards at banquet scale — holding, transport, and buffet service
Hire, train, and develop your team of banquet sous chefs and cooks, while promoting a fun work environment
Accept and provide feedback and coaching to support our team members regularly
Learn and follow our Boyne Standards and Boyne Basics to better serve our guests

Requirements

Have one of the following: a 2-year culinary degree with 5 years of banquet experience; a 4-year culinary degree with 2 years of banquet experience; or ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC) with 2 years of banquet experience
Have proven success executing plated events at scale and multi-event days
Possess strong planning and organizational skills — banquets are won in the prep, not on the day
Have extremely high standards and an acute attention to detail
Display a strong sense of urgency while assuring consistent achievement of quality standards
Show a high level of personal initiative, technical problem solving, and an action and results driven approach
Possess strong interpersonal and motivational skills, and the ability to effectively supervise and inspire staff
Excel in an environment with varied tasks while staying cool under pressure
Openness to work within established standards and procedures
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel
Be available to work early, mid-day and evening shifts, weekends and holidays
Be able to lift at least 50 pounds

Nice to have

Must be able to plan, prepare, and execute a food tasting within the required parameters
Submit a resume with your application with proven success and career progression in banquet and high-volume cooking
Be ServSafe certified (Food Handler, Food Allergen)

Benefits

Full Health Plan with Company HSA Match
401(k) plan with performance-based company match
Flexible Paid Time Off
Cell Phone Service Allowance
FREE Ski Pass for you, your spouse and dependents
FREE Golf Pass for you, your spouse and dependents
FREE Bike Haul/Scenic Lift Pass for you, your spouse and dependents
FREE Basecamp activities including zip line courses and discounted passes for spouse and dependents
Steep Lodging discounts for accommodation for friends and family (blackout dates apply)
25% off Food discount at all outlets with charging privileges
20%-30% off Retail discount at all outlets with charging privileges, gear and sponsor discounts
Eligibility for affordable employee housing, a short walk or free bus ride away from work