Banquet Kitchen Lead: Creative Culinary Leader

The Crescent Hotels Group; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Vision Plan

FSA

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality, creative menus, and exceptional guest satisfaction. You will coordinate with Guest Service managers to uphold standards and drive culinary excellence in a historic, world-class dining environment.

Responsibilities include menu development, cost containment, and staff training, with emphasis on production flow, sanitation, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2-year associate or technical degree or ACF certification.
• ACF accredited certification is preferred.
• Fluency in English reading, speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for all food in kitchen operations.
• Oversee quality and presentation by all cooks on shift.
• Develop and create menu concepts and proposals.
• Ensure sanitation compliance and safety procedures.
• Assist in controlling food and labor costs.
• Communicate effectively with team and management.
• Lead and train cooks and apprentices to improve skills.
• Maintain relationships with front of house and clients.

Skills

Fluency in English

Culinary terms

Stock and sauces

Banquet services knowledge

Education

2-year degree or ACF certification

ACF accredited certification

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen, ensuring the highest quality, creative menus, and exceptional guest satisfaction. You will coordinate with Guest Service managers to uphold standards and drive culinary excellence in a historic, world-class dining environment.

Responsibilities include menu development, cost containment, and staff training, with emphasis on production flow, sanitation, and teamwork.