Banquet Cook & Kitchen Lead — High-Volume & Quality

Brandt Hospitality Group; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO with immediate accrual

Discount program for travel and events

Hotel Discounts Worldwide

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with immediate match

Double Time for Holidays Worked

Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Brandt Hospitality Group is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, food prep, staff guidance and inventory control. You will help meet hotel quality standards and revenue goals through strong leadership and consistent food quality.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, is capable of high-volume production, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Some college and/or advanced training in food and beverage management plus two years of related experience including supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of food service regulations.
• Ability to manage hot and cold line production and time management.
• Ability to stand 7–8 hours in extreme temperatures.
• Fluent English with strong interpersonal leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
• Prepare and cook foods of all types for regular service or special events.
• Plan and assign work, manage staffing and development goals for the team.
• Educate and train staff to comply with laws and safety regulations.
• Monitor budgets and control costs for food, supplies and labor.
• Ensure quality of raw and cooked products meets standards.
• Maintain company and brand standards for quality and guest satisfaction.
• Respond to guest questions to ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct inventory procedures and manage stock levels.
• Ensure proper storage of food and beverages and minimize waste.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Time management

English fluent

High volume cooking

Food safety knowledge

Education

Some college in food & beverage management

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Brandt Hospitality Group is seeking a Banquet Cook to support the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations, food prep, staff guidance and inventory control. You will help meet hotel quality standards and revenue goals through strong leadership and consistent food quality.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, is capable of high-volume production, and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations while maintaining guest satisfaction.