Banquet Chef (M/F) - Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

What will be your mission?

What will you do?

• Lead, plan and oversee the entire banqueting kitchen operation, ensuring efficient and consistent execution across events of all sizes.
• Ensure the production and service of high-volume catering operations, including corporate events, conferences, gala dinners, weddings and banquets of significant operational complexity.
• Manage multidisciplinary kitchen teams, fostering high levels of performance, engagement, training and professional development.
• Coordinate production planning, logistical organization and resource allocation to ensure operational timelines and quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Develop menus, culinary concepts and innovative presentations aligned with market trends and the brand's identity.
• Ensure strict compliance with presentation, flavour, quality and consistency standards across all events.
• Monitor operational costs, productivity, food waste and inventory management, ensuring the profitability and efficiency of the operation.
• Work closely with the Groups, Conferences & Events, Food & Beverage and Operations teams to ensure excellence in event execution.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety and Hygiene regulations (HACCP), as well as with all company policies and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement across operational processes by identifying opportunities for innovation, optimization and enhanced efficiency.

What are we looking for?

• Professional qualification in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Proven experience in leadership roles within banqueting kitchen operations, preferably in luxury hotels, large-scale resorts or convention centres.
• Experience managing high-volume catering operations in hotels, resorts, convention centres or equivalent large-scale food service environments.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate large kitchen teams in demanding operational environments.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP standards and food safety regulations.
• Passion for hospitality, culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Collaborative mindset, results-oriented approach and strong conflict resolution skills.
• Good command of English; additional languages will be considered an advantage.

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
• Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
• Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
• Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
• Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
• Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
• Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.