Banquet Culinary Lead — Elevate Event Dining

Hilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 56,950 - 77,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Hilton ESPP

Paid parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta is seeking a Banquet Chef to join the Banquet team and lead culinary operations for banquet events in a luxury setting. You will oversee food production, maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and drive cost control to ensure profitability.

Located in a prestigious Atlanta neighborhood, this Forbes 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond hotel features multiple outlets and a focus on delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of food for banquet events, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost control, and profitability
• Drive culinary excellence: Select high‑quality ingredients, uphold presentation standards, and ensure consistency in execution of dishes
• Enhance banquet offerings: Assist in menu development, incorporating seasonal and creative elements to elevate the banquet dining experience
• Collaborate for success: Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and collaborate with Catering and Events teams to execute customized menus that exceed client expectations
• Manage financial performance: Control costs, monitor budgets, and optimize profitability through efficient production planning
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team‑member wellbeing

Job description

The Waldorf Astoria Atlanta is seeking a Banquet Chef to join the Banquet team and lead culinary operations for banquet events in a luxury setting. You will oversee food production, maintain high standards of quality and presentation, and drive cost control to ensure profitability.

Located in a prestigious Atlanta neighborhood, this Forbes 4-Star and AAA 4-Diamond hotel features multiple outlets and a focus on delivering unforgettable guest experiences.