Banquet Cook: Lead, Mentor & Deliver Elite Service

The Umstead Hotel and Spa; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is seeking a Banquet Cook to lead hands-on in all banquet production and service, ensuring the highest standards of quality and sanitation across breakfast, lunch, brunch, tea services, and dinner events.

You will report to the Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chef, build a strong team, mentor associates, and maintain a calm, organized kitchen during peak hotel activity. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to hospitality excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume banquet kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in all banquet kitchen activities.
• Represent executive chef’s core values on quality and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean, organized and efficient banquet workplace as directed by the Banquet Chef.
• Mentor a banquet kitchen team and promote the highest quality food and service.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to deliver exceptional events across meals and functions.

Job description

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is seeking a Banquet Cook to lead hands-on in all banquet production and service, ensuring the highest standards of quality and sanitation across breakfast, lunch, brunch, tea services, and dinner events.

You will report to the Banquet Chef and Banquet Sous Chef, build a strong team, mentor associates, and maintain a calm, organized kitchen during peak hotel activity. This role requires physical stamina and a commitment to hospitality excellence.