Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort
cedarfair· Food & Beverage
About this role
Overview
Job Status/Type: Full-time, year-round
Position Level: Entry to Mid-Level
Shift/Schedule Requirements: Ability to work various shifts and days including nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
Specializes in high-volume, event-based cooking for weddings, conferences, and parties. Manage food production, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure quality control for large group and restaurant operations. Key responsibilities include, controlling food costs, and ensuring strict adherence to sanitation and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Benefits:
- 3 weeks paid vacation (6 sick days, 8 paid holidays)
- Several medical coverage options to fit your needs best
- 401K match
- FREE entry to ALL our parks and water parks!
Perks:
- Complimentary tickets for friends and family
- Discounts on food and park merchandise
- Full-time and part-time employee events and gatherings
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the production, cooking, and plating of food items to company standards for banquet and restaurant operations.
- Communicate with property wide departments to ensure continuity of events with hotel associates and guests.
- Analyze and dissect restaurant trends and projections and write a schedule within your budget guidelines.
- Serve Safe Certified for Food prior to the operating season.
Qualifications
- Associates degree or higher in culinary or hospitality management
- At least 4 years related experience in high volume restaurant operations
- Passionate about understanding and creating an exceptional guest and associate experience like no other
- Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs.
- Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law.
- Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort position at cedarfair?
The salary for this Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort role at cedarfair is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort position at cedarfair located?
This Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort role at cedarfair is based in Sandusky, OH, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort role at cedarfair full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FULL TIME position. It is posted as a Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort role in the Food & Beverage department at cedarfair.
Which team or department does the Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort at cedarfair belong to?
This Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort position is part of the Food & Beverage department at cedarfair. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort position at cedarfair?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to cedarfair's official application portal hosted on icims where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort job at cedarfair posted?
This Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort position at cedarfair was posted on May 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Banquet Chef - Sawmill Creek Resort
cedarfair
You'll be redirected to cedarfair's official application page on icims.