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.

Flexible scheduling Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail Best Workplaces for Women Global Hotel Discounts for your travels Staff discounts at our restaurants Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing, and passion- where your career is supported every step of the way.

Job type: full-time, permanent This posting is for an existing vacancy AI Disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position 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. 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. 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 Valuable Earth Food & Wine. Together, we're shaping the future of Southern Ontario's event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.

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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.

📌 Banquet Chef - C Hotel (Canada)
🏢 Carmen's Group
📍 Canada