Banquet Culinary Supervisor

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 is where the everyday takes a break.

Recess Hotel & Club is bringing a new kind of hospitality to the heart of Savannah. Housed within the historic Manger Building, Recess blends a 221-room lifestyle hotel with a members club, rooftop pool, French brasserie, wellness club, coworking spaces, and lively social venues—all designed around one simple idea: life is better when there's room to play.

Recess is the newest project from LEFT LANE , the team behind Hotel Bardo Savannah. In just one year, Bardo has earned Condé Nast Traveler's inaugural Triple Crown distinction —recognizing hotels that have achieved the publication'sHot List,Gold List, andReaders' Choice Awards—along with the inaugural Michelin Key designation and recognition fromTravel + Leisureas one of the Best New Hotels of the Year. It's this same commitment to thoughtful hospitality and unforgettable experiences that we're bringing to Recess.

We're building more than a hotel. We're building a team of people who believe great hospitality is thoughtful, personal, and a little unexpected. Whether you're welcoming guests, creating memorable meals, keeping the operation running seamlessly, or leading a team, every role helps shape the Recess experience from day one.

If you're curious, collaborative, and excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.

Find and seek. Stay here, play here. Welcome to Recess.

LEFT LANEHospitality Group, LLC is a vertically integrated real estate design, development and management firm specializing in the acquisition and transformation of iconic, historic properties. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, dynamic, and inspiring workplace and company culture where our team members are inspired to create lasting impressions through warm, anticipatory service. How we want our guests to feel when staying with us is the same as…how we want our team to feel every day.

About the role

The Culinary team at Recess Hotel & Club is looking for a Banquet Culinary Supervisor to help lead food preparation and execution for meetings, weddings, social events, and other banquet functions throughout the hotel.

This role is hands‑on and works closely with the culinary leadership team to keep banquet production organized, on schedule, and consistent with established standards. In addition to preparing food, the Banquet Culinary Supervisor will help coordinate daily prep, support cooks during event execution, and provide direction in the kitchen when needed.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced cook or emerging culinary leader who is ready to take on more responsibility while remaining actively involved in production and service.

This is an onsite position located at Recess Hotel & Club in Savannah, Georgia.

What you'll do

• 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

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

Why Recess?

Build something from the beginning.

• Join the team behind one of Savannah's most anticipated lifestyle hotels and help shape the guest experience from day one.

Take care of yourself.

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits for eligible full‑time team members
• Company‑matched 401(k) with fast vesting
• Up to 20 days of paid time off, paid holidays, and a paid birthday
• Complimentary daily team member meal

Experience the brand.

• Complimentary two-night stay at HotelRecess & Club Savannah
• Team member discounts on dining, Saltgrass Spa treatments, retail, and The Cooking School at Saint Bibiana
• Complimentary fitness classes

Travel farther.

• Employee rates at select Leading Hotels of the World properties
• Discounts at Highgate hotels worldwide

Grow with Left Lane.

• Referral incentives and guest recognition programs
• Career development opportunities across a growing hospitality portfolio
• The opportunity to help shape one of hospitality's most exciting lifestyle brands