Banquet Chef & Event Kitchen Lead

Mainsail Lodging & Development; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an energetic Banquet Chef to plan, prepare, and execute all catered and banquet events for the hotel. Partner with the Executive Chef and Banquet Leadership to uphold Autograph Collection standards under Mainsail.

The role emphasizes supervising banquet kitchens, ensuring accurate BEO execution, and maintaining food safety and presentation at the highest level. This on-site position supports busy meal periods and large-volume events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, banquet, catering, or high-volume environment.
• ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain as required by property policy; ServSafe Manager certification preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in supervisory or sous chef role preferred.
• Experience executing banquet events, catering functions, and large-volume food production.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute banquet, catering, and special event kitchen operations.
• Review BEOs to ensure accurate preparation according to menus, guest counts, dietary requirements, and timelines.
• Oversee food preparation, production, quality, portioning, and presentation for banquet functions.
• Coordinate with culinary and event teams to ensure timely and efficient service.
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, minimize waste, and maintain food cost standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, storage, and cleanliness requirements.
• Work in the restaurant as a Sous Chef when needed to support staffing and operational requirements.
• Assist with daily food preparation, line setup, service execution, and kitchen supervision.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to recipes.
• Lead banquet plate ups and assist with presentations.

Skills

Food safety

Read BEOs

Portion control

Food presentation

Sous chef experience

ServSafe certified

Kitchen supervision

Banquet operations

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an energetic Banquet Chef to plan, prepare, and execute all catered and banquet events for the hotel. Partner with the Executive Chef and Banquet Leadership to uphold Autograph Collection standards under Mainsail.

The role emphasizes supervising banquet kitchens, ensuring accurate BEO execution, and maintaining food safety and presentation at the highest level. This on-site position supports busy meal periods and large-volume events.