Banquet Kitchen Director & Menu Lead

The Crescent Hotels Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead banquet operations. You will oversee food production, presentation, and service for all events, manage a banquet kitchen team, and ensure adherence to brand standards and safety regulations.

The role requires 4–5 years of high-level kitchen management in a resort or similar setting, hospitality experience, and ability to hire, train, and discipline staff while controlling costs and coordinating with catering

Qualifications

• 4-5 years Kitchen Management as an Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef or Executive Chef in a Resort setting preferred
• Hospitality experience preferred
• Ability to obtain required government licenses or certifications

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food preparation, presentation and service for all functions to meet Crescent Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Brand standards
• Purchase and manage food and other products for banquet events using approved suppliers
• Supervise Banquet Kitchen Team; prepare payroll, schedules, training and discipline as needed
• Monitor sanitation and safety to ensure a healthy, safe work environment
• Assist in menu planning and changes to attract business
• Interview, hire, train, and develop staff; communicate with stakeholders

Skills

Kitchen management

Executive Sous Chef experience

Banquet/Resort experience

English communication

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead banquet operations. You will oversee food production, presentation, and service for all events, manage a banquet kitchen team, and ensure adherence to brand standards and safety regulations.

The role requires 4–5 years of high-level kitchen management in a resort or similar setting, hospitality experience, and ability to hire, train, and discipline staff while controlling costs and coordinating with catering