Banquet Chef — Lead Large-Scale Events & Cuisine

Luminary Hotel & Co; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal (full-service hotel team)

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an experienced Banquet Chef in Fayetteville, GA to lead the planning, preparation, and execution of all banquet events. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Leadership Team to uphold Autograph Collection standards in a high-volume setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of culinary experience, andServSafe certification. Expect a hands-on, leadership-focused kitchen environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; culinary degree, diploma, or equivalent professional training preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional culinary experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, banquet, catering, or high-volume restaurant environment.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification required, or ability to obtain as required by property policy; ServSafe Manager certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and food presentation.
• Ability to read and execute banquet event orders (BEOs), recipes, and standardized production guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute banquet, catering, and special event kitchen operations.
• Review BEOs to ensure accurate preparation according to menus and guest counts.
• Oversee food preparation, production, quality, portioning, and presentation for banquet functions.
• Coordinate with culinary and event teams to ensure timely service.
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering, minimize waste, and maintain food cost standards.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness requirements.
• Lead banquet plate ups and oversee plating to chef specifications.
• Support restaurant opening and closing procedures and maintain a clean, organized kitchen.

Skills

Banquet operations

Food production

BEOs reading

Team leadership

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Mainsail Lodging & Development seeks an experienced Banquet Chef in Fayetteville, GA to lead the planning, preparation, and execution of all banquet events. You will work closely with the Executive Chef and Banquet Leadership Team to uphold Autograph Collection standards in a high-volume setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, 3–5 years of culinary experience, andServSafe certification. Expect a hands-on, leadership-focused kitchen environment with competitive pay and benefits.