Banquet Chef — Creative, Fast-Paced Kitchen Lead

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW-Kennesaw Town Center; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW-Kennesaw Town Center is seeking a hands-on culinary professional with banquet experience to support a dynamic hotel kitchen. You will prepare high-quality meals, assist with menu ideas, and ensure efficiency during peak service times.

You will contribute to event banquet planning, maintain strict food safety standards, and collaborate across kitchen stations. Expect varied shifts, strong teamwork, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on production kitchen experience.
• Banquet culinary experience and ability to manage multiple priorities during busy events.
• Current ServSafe Certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation practices, and quality-control standards.

Responsibilities

• Handle kitchen functions while maintaining exceptional food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Demonstrate banquet experience and lead event execution with organization and flair.
• Contribute fresh ideas to menu development, recipes, and plating concepts.
• Be prepared to work across kitchen stations as service demands.
• Maintain inventory with daily, weekly, and monthly checks.
• Maximize productivity, minimize waste, and align resources to business needs.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia food safety, sanitation, health department, and hotel standards.
• Deliver clear verbal and written communication to hotel leadership.
• Attend hotel and department meetings, training, and operational initiatives.
• Maintain professional grooming and appearance standards for self and team.
• Embrace change, solve problems quickly, and perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Production kitchen experience

Banquet experience

Food safety and sanitation

Leadership and teamwork

Menu development ideas

Flexible shifts

Education

Culinary school degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW-Kennesaw Town Center is seeking a hands-on culinary professional with banquet experience to support a dynamic hotel kitchen. You will prepare high-quality meals, assist with menu ideas, and ensure efficiency during peak service times.

You will contribute to event banquet planning, maintain strict food safety standards, and collaborate across kitchen stations. Expect varied shifts, strong teamwork, and a commitment to guest satisfaction.