Banquet & Event Kitchen Manager

Pga West; La Quinta, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PGA West in La Quinta, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee banquet and restaurant food production, ensuring high-quality culinary services for Members and guests. You will manage menu planning, cost control, and supervise staff, while maintaining sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced, upscale environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, mentoring cooks, and assisting with special events and private functions to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Cook required.
• Culinary degree or ACF equivalent preferred.
• Serve safe certification is required.
• Strong sanitation knowledge.
• Able to understand and communicate in English.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to team members and managers.
• Possess a team member spirit and work closely with others.
• Have a sense of urgency.
• Strive to exceed member expectations.
• Pays attention to details, anticipate needs, be consistent in delivering superior experiences and have caring and respect for all.
• Experience working in a country club environment is preferred/2 years prior restaurant experience required.
• Understanding of how kitchen equipment operates

Responsibilities

• Manages food production for banquet functions including menu planning and personnel supervision.
• Manages food production for holiday buffets, Sunday brunch and other special occasions including menu development, costing and execution.
• Assists with production of daily specials for restaurants when requested.
• Assists in the hiring, orientation, training and on-going supervision of all employees involved with banquet food production.
• Establishes and maintains professional standards of conduct and appearance at all times.
• Assists / relieves the Sous Chef whenever reduced banquet volume allows.
• Serves on the banquet function committee to assist in the planning of food-related aspects of each special event.
• Establishes and adheres to food cost goals for banquet functions; takes corrective action as necessary to assure that financial goals are attained.
• Performs other special, ad-hoc duties as requested by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Cook experience

Education

Culinary degree or ACF equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

PGA West in La Quinta, CA seeks a Kitchen Manager to oversee banquet and restaurant food production, ensuring high-quality culinary services for Members and guests. You will manage menu planning, cost control, and supervise staff, while maintaining sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced, upscale environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating daily operations, mentoring cooks, and assisting with special events and private functions to deliver exceptional guest experiences.