Banquet Culinary Lead for Weddings & Events

Icona Resorts 1; Avalon (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Icona Resorts 1 is looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and lead the kitchen team for various events. This full-time position requires strong leadership and culinary skills while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a BS in Culinary Arts and relevant experience in banquet settings and high-volume restaurants.

The ideal candidate will manage food costs, train staff, and maintain compliance with health codes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in Sous Chef positions in hotels, resorts, banquet facilities, or high-volume restaurants.
• Strong working knowledge of large-scale banquet event execution.
• Compliant with state Alcoholic Beverage Control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet food production for weddings and corporate events.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Training and supervising the culinary banquet team.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

Stress Management

Communication Proficiency

Education

BS in Culinary Arts

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Automated food inventory management systems

Job description

Icona Resorts 1 is looking for a Banquet Sous Chef to oversee food preparation and lead the kitchen team for various events. This full-time position requires strong leadership and culinary skills while ensuring high food quality and safety standards. Candidates should have a BS in Culinary Arts and relevant experience in banquet settings and high-volume restaurants.

The ideal candidate will manage food costs, train staff, and maintain compliance with health codes in a fast-paced kitchen environment.