Banquet Chef de Cuisine — Lead Elite Event Kitchens

The-National-Wwii-Museum; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The National WWII Museum is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine in New Orleans to lead banquet production, supervise the kitchen team, and ensure high-quality, visually appealing dishes for events. You will work under the Executive Chef, training staff and coordinating food service for multiple venues.

Ideal candidates have culinary school training, ACF certification, and at least two years of prep experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a food preparation position.
• Ability to promote and participate in a team environment.
• Ability to understand written and oral direction and to communicate same with others.

Responsibilities

• Participate as part of Culinary Leadership Team to manage a culinary department for the preparation of foods served to the customers in a consistent and timely manner.
• Ensure Kitchen Safety and Sanitation conforms to all Sodexo Live!, regulatory, and governmental standards to provide a safe workplace producing high quality food products.
• Oversee daily banquet operations to ensure smooth execution of event food service.
• Ensure food quality, portioning, and presentation meet established standards.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Food prep experience

Education

Culinary arts degree

ACF Certification

Job description

The National WWII Museum is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine in New Orleans to lead banquet production, supervise the kitchen team, and ensure high-quality, visually appealing dishes for events. You will work under the Executive Chef, training staff and coordinating food service for multiple venues.

Ideal candidates have culinary school training, ACF certification, and at least two years of prep experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.