Banquet Chef Lead: High-Volume Events & Team Development

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

PTO and 6 company-paid holidays

Employee meal program

Employee discounts with Marriott and M

Career growth and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead all banquet culinary operations, delivering high-quality food production, cost control, and exceptional event execution with a high-performing team.

This salaried role requires 3–5+ years of culinary experience, prior leadership, strong knowledge of food safety and cost control, and the ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays; you will collaborate with sales, catering, and operations to ensure

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years culinary experience, banquet or high-volume preferred.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and cost control.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop banquet culinary team
• Execute banquet production based on BEOs and forecasts
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with sales, catering, and operations teams
• Act as culinary leader during high-volume events

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet catering

Cost control

Food safety

Job description

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel is seeking a Banquet Chef to lead all banquet culinary operations, delivering high-quality food production, cost control, and exceptional event execution with a high-performing team.

This salaried role requires 3–5+ years of culinary experience, prior leadership, strong knowledge of food safety and cost control, and the ability to work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays; you will collaborate with sales, catering, and operations to ensure