Banquet Culinary Manager

Legacy Ventures; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Banquet Culinary Manager to orchestrate exceptional dining experiences for various events. This role demands a creative leader with extensive experience in large-scale food preparation and a passion for culinary excellence. You will be responsible for planning and executing banquet services, developing customized menus, and leading a dedicated kitchen team. Join a workplace that values innovation, offers competitive pay, and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous 401(k) match and professional development opportunities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for culinary arts, this is your chance to shine!

Benefits

Medical (Competitive Employer Contribution)

Dental

Vision

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Disability

Paid Time Off

Telehealth Services

401(k) Retirement Plan with Match

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume kitchen, 2+ years in leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of large-batch cooking and plating techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute banquet food preparation and presentation.
• Supervise and train banquet kitchen staff for quality and consistency.
• Manage food and labor costs while ensuring compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Knowledge of International Cuisines

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Certification

Job description

Job Details Job Location: STATS - Atlanta, GA Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $55000.00 - $70000.00 Salary/year Job Category: Management

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and creative Banquet Culinary Manager to lead the culinary execution of all banquet events, large corporate buyouts, corporate meetings, and special occasions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a deep knowledge of large-scale food preparation, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences.

We offer an extremely competitive pay, exceptional benefits, medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, free online mental health visit portal, disability, and unheard of generous 401(k) match with a minimal waiting period (NO VESTING SCHEDULE!), PTO (after only 3 month waiting period), perks galore and a family feel with corporate support structure.

Exceptional Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical (Competitive Employer Contribution)
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD&D – Employer Paid!
• Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Telehealth and Tele-mental Health – Company Paid through HealthJoy
• Retirement Plan with match up to 4% of Salary – NOT VESTING SCHEDULE
• Professional Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of banquet food preparation and presentation.
• Develop customized banquet menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef, sales team, and clients.
• During non-banquet heavy times, assist and manage the transient volume of the location(s).
• Supervise and train banquet kitchen staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and timeliness.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP, local health regulations).
• Manage food and labor costs within budget while minimizing waste.
• Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and cleanliness of the banquet kitchen and prep areas.
• Communicate effectively with the event coordination team to meet specific client expectations and timelines.
• Stay current with industry trends and innovate banquet offerings accordingly.

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role focused on banquets or catering.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisines, plating techniques, and large-batch cooking.
• Proven ability to lead a team under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments.

Career Path:

The company seeks and rewards team members who demonstrate intelligence, judgment, a capacity to anticipate, loyalty, integrity, a high energy level, a balanced ego, and the drive to get things done.

The Company is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information, and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. The Company also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable, and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.