JOB DETAILS

Wedding Banquet Chef

CompanyWedgewood Weddings
LocationGilroy
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 9, 2026
About The Company
Wedgewood Weddings is the largest independent chain of special-event facilities in the US. We operate over 50 venues from coast-to-coast and continue to grow! Our collection of beautiful ceremony and reception venues range from country clubs and gardens to historical mansions and rustic equestrian barns. Each event location can be personalized to create the perfect wedding and event experience – and we make sure each couple gets the wedding they want by giving them a dedicated wedding planning team to support all their needs. We LOVE what we do, and it shows: thousands of couples choose Wedgewood Weddings each year on their journey from proposal to married life! For us, every wedding is an adventure. Couples can choose an exclusive package or ‘Build Their Own’ – this customization makes every wedding beautiful and unique. We’re happy to say our team at each venue often become friends with their clients. After all, we can throw a spectacular wedding in as little as three days, but usually, couples like to plan their event months or years in advance. As we progress from initial planning to final details to the big day, we get to know each couple so we can precisely tailor each element to their needs. We dedicate our time and experience to making our clients entire wedding experience equal to the joy they feel as they say, ‘I do.’ *** Part of ZGolf Food & Beverage Services, Wedgewood Weddings is proud to help venue operators at all stages of their business. We provide support to venue managers and owners who need expert advice to unlock additional revenue, owner-operators who want to step back from day-to-day tasks, and companies that find themselves overleveraged. ZGolf Food & Beverage Services works with many stand-alone venues, municipal event centers, and multi-unit private properties for short- and long-term assistance.
About the Role

Are you passionate about food, but not the unpredictable restaurant grind? Join our team at Wedgewood Weddings & Events as a Banquet Chef! We're looking for a seasoned culinary professional to lead our culinary team and deliver exceptional dining experiences for our weddings and events. We offer a fulfilling career path in a stable environment with a better work-life balance than traditional restaurant roles. If you're ready to showcase your culinary skills in a dynamic events setting, we want to hear from you!


 What you’ll do:

  • Prepare and execute both buffet and plated meals in a catering environment

  • Lead a Dedicated Team: Motivate and guide a small culinary team, ensuring fiscal responsibility while upholding the highest culinary standards

  • Manage Culinary Operations: Complete inventory, ordering, scheduling, and kitchen maintenance while prepping and executing events

  • Maintain Cleanliness and Organization: Ensure the kitchen is clean and organized for smooth operation

  • Adhere to Standards: Follow company recipes, standards, and quality guidelines to consistently deliver outstanding culinary experiences

  • Collaborate as a Team Player: Support your team by taking on various roles as needed, including prep work, cooking, dishwashing, and kitchen cleaning

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Proven Leader: Demonstrated ability to lead a small team with a focus on fiscal responsibility and culinary excellence

  • Commitment to Standards: Embraces our company standards and recipes, executing them with precision and consistency

  • Experience: 3+ years experience in a lead culinary position or high-volume production experience, displaying career advancement. 

 

Job Requirements:

  • Physical requirements – may include lifting chairs, moving tables, standing for long periods and assisting with banquet set-up and tear-down 

  • Flexibility is key – We work when our guests celebrate, so weekends, nights, and holidays are a must

  • ServSafe Manager certified or the ability to obtain

  • Culinary degree or equivalent hospitality experience preferred


Enough about you; this is what you need to know about us: We're a family-owned business that's been revolutionizing the wedding industry since 1986. Everyone knows weddings are stressful, and that's where we come in! With 70+ venues coast to coast and growing, we offer beautiful locations and stress-free planning with our all-inclusive packages. Our expert team specializes in handling all the logistics, meaning clients can sidestep the headaches of planning a wedding.


We're a team of hospitality enthusiasts who do whatever it takes to create flawless, fun, and unique events. Our goal? Delivering the best value, service, and convenience to every client, every time. That's why we hire people who are passionate about making each celebration truly special.


Why choose us:

  • You’ll love the competitive pay; favorable bonus plan; PTO; paid holidays; sick leave; medical, dental, vision, accident and life insurance; a company funded health reimbursement account; or our 401(k) with company match.

  • Growth-oriented culture – thrive in our dynamic "have fun" environment, with 80% of General Manager and Regional Manager positions filled through internal promotions.

  • Highly recommended workplace: 90% of our full-time team members endorse us as a great place to work, thanks to our collaborative culture and focus on employee satisfaction.

At Wedgewood Weddings & Events, we’re committed to creating flawless events and providing a supportive environment for career growth. If you’re ready to lead with culinary excellence and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, apply now and become part of our team!

The important extras: 

  • As is typical in the hospitality industry, this position requires regular availability to work evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as shifts of more than 8 hours and workweeks of more than 40 hours.
  • Wedgewood Weddings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Key Skills
Culinary leadershipBanquet preparationMenu executionInventory managementKitchen maintenanceStaff schedulingFood safetyFiscal responsibilityTeam motivationHigh-volume productionCatering operationsQuality control
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Competitive payBonus planPaid time offPaid holidaysSick leaveMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceAccident insuranceLife insuranceHealth reimbursement account401(k) with company match
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Banquet Chef will lead the culinary team to prepare and execute buffet and plated meals for weddings and events. They are responsible for managing kitchen operations, including inventory, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining high culinary standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
750
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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