Banquet Culinary Lead - Craft Memorable Events

Recess; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company-matched 401(k)

Up to 20 days paid time off

Complimentary daily team member meal

Employee rates at select LeadingHotels

Job summary

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, GA seeks a Banquet Culinary Supervisor to lead food preparation and execution for meetings, weddings, and social events. This hands-on role collaborates with the culinary leadership team to keep banquet production organized, on schedule, and aligned with standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced cook or emerging culinary leader ready for more responsibility while remaining actively involved in production and service. Onsite position at Recess Hotel & Club.

Qualifications

• Previous cook, banquet cook, or professional kitchen experience required.
• Previous lead cook, supervisor, or informal kitchen leadership experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen equipment, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to organize multiple prep priorities and execute against event timelines.
• Comfortable providing direction to others while remaining actively involved in production.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Dependable team player with the ability to stay calm and focused during high-volume events.
• Strong attention to food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and presentation.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event needs.
• Ability to perform frequent standing, bending, lifting, and other physical movement required in a professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute banquet menu items according to recipes, event specifications, presentation standards, and service expectations.
• Help organize daily banquet prep and production based on event schedules, banquet event orders, and culinary priorities.
• Provide direction and support to cooks and culinary team members during preparation and event execution.
• Ensure food is prepared, finished, and delivered on time while maintaining quality, consistency, and appropriate presentation.
• Communicate with Chefs regarding event timing, prep needs, product levels, staffing concerns, and changes to banquet functions.
• Assist with setup, production, and breakdown for weddings, meetings, social events, and other banquet functions.
• Support restaurant, prep, and other culinary operations as needed based on business demands.
• Help maintain proper food handling, storage, labeling, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and well-stocked banquet kitchen and production area.
• Help train and coach culinary team members on recipes, standards, organization, and proper kitchen procedures.
• Support portion control, product utilization, and waste reduction while maintaining established quality standards.

Skills

Banquet kitchen experience

Lead cook/supervisor experience

Food preparation techniques

Event timeline coordination

Strong communication

Team leadership

Flexible schedule

Physical stamina

Job description

Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, GA seeks a Banquet Culinary Supervisor to lead food preparation and execution for meetings, weddings, and social events. This hands-on role collaborates with the culinary leadership team to keep banquet production organized, on schedule, and aligned with standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced cook or emerging culinary leader ready for more responsibility while remaining actively involved in production and service. Onsite position at Recess Hotel & Club.