Banquet Chef Lead - High-Volume Event Dining

B and R Management Company Inc; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Banquet Chef role at B and R Management Company Inc. oversees high-volume culinary production for catered events, banquets, and large functions to ensure on-time, professional service.

You will work closely with culinary and catering teams to maintain quality and safety standards across all events. Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, coordinating prep and timelines, optimizing portions and waste, and supporting off-site setups when needed.

Qualifications

• Previous banquet, catering, restaurant, or high-volume cooking experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage multiple events or deadlines.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute food for banquets, catering events, and large-volume functions.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, portioning, and recipes meet company standards.
• Coordinate prep, cooking, holding, and event timelines to ensure on-time service.
• Lead and direct kitchen staff during event preparation and execution.
• Maintain proper food safety, sanitation, temperature, and storage standards.
• Monitor product levels and communicate purchasing or production needs.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining proper portions and quality.
• Assist with loading, setup, breakdown, and off-site event execution when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and event-ready kitchen and equipment areas.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Catering experience

Leadership

Time management

Work under pressure

Flexible availability

Job description

The Banquet Chef role at B and R Management Company Inc. oversees high-volume culinary production for catered events, banquets, and large functions to ensure on-time, professional service.

You will work closely with culinary and catering teams to maintain quality and safety standards across all events. Responsibilities include leading kitchen staff, coordinating prep and timelines, optimizing portions and waste, and supporting off-site setups when needed.