Craft Bold Flavours in a Kitchen That Powers Unforgettable Events
At the C Hotel by Carmens, our culinary team does more than just cook — they create experiences that leave lasting impressions.

Whether you’re preparing large-scale banquet menus for weddings, corporate events, or gala dinners, your skills are on full display in a fast-paced, dynamic kitchen.

As part of Carmens Group, you’ll have the support of a company with over 40 years of hospitality excellence—and the freedom to bring your pride and creativity to every plate you prepare.

Why Work for Carmens Group?

Flexible scheduling

Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary

Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs

Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024, 2026)

Named Best Workplace in several award categories:

Most Trusted Executive Teams

Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail

Best Places to Work in Canada

Best Workplaces for Women

Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness

Perks & Perks

Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it

Global Hotel Discounts for your travels

Comprehensive Group RRSP & Health Benefits

Staff discounts at our restaurants

Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development

Wellness programs & staff events

Clear opportunities for growth

Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones

Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team

Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion- where your career is supported every step of the way.

Position Details: Job type: full-time, permanent
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 + gratuities
AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position





What you will be doing: As Banquet Chef, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the culinary execution of large-scale, high-impact events — from elegant weddings and corporate galas to charity dinners and live shows.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day banquet kitchen operations, independently leading the culinary team through high-volume service with precision, efficiency, and professionalism.

Your responsibilities will include:

Overseeing banquet food preparation, execution, and presentation for events of all sizes, ensuring consistency and quality

Independently leading banquet kitchen operations during event service, making real-time decisions to ensure smooth and efficient execution

Supervising, coaching, and mentoring line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen support staff during preparation, setup, service, and breakdown

Ensuring all food safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards are upheld across all kitchen areas

Planning and coordinating kitchen logistics for multiple events running simultaneously

Managing inventory, ordering, food costs, and proper storage of ingredients and supplies for banquet operations

Collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu planning, tastings, and custom event offerings with a creative, guest-focused mindset

Taking accountability for banquet food quality, presentation, timing, and overall kitchen performance during service

Fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen culture that values communication,



accountability, and continuous improvement

Taking a hands-on approach to service execution, stepping in wherever needed to ensure exceptional guest experiences

Upholding Carmen’s Group’s standards of culinary excellence and helping drive operational success

Performing other duties as assigned to support the broader goals of the culinary department

This is the ideal role for a confident, organized culinary leader with strong banquet experience, sound decision-making skills, and the ability to independently manage high-volume event service.

What You Bring To The Table

3+ years of experience with banquet, catering or high volume kitchen environments

Excellent knife skills and deep knowledge of cooking techniques

Confidence supervising and mentoring kitchen team members

Safe Food Handler's Certificate (Required)

Culinary Trade Certification or Red Seal (an asset)

Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event based hours

We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories.

Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon; Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine.

Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.

Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request.

If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.

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