Banquet Kitchen Lead - Elevate Event Dining

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Banquet Cook in Indio, CA to oversee kitchen staff, lead on the hot and cold line, and ensure high-quality banquet meals. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety standards to exceed guest expectations.

The position offers on-site work with a focus on teamwork, recipe execution, and consistent production. Salary is $24/hour with flexible hours required and opportunities to contribute to a premium dining

Qualifications

• Three years of training or related experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• Able to work flexible hours and days.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and masters both the hot and cold food item production.
• Inspects presentation quality and expedites the line as needed.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow measurement instructions accurately.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with all team members.
• Consistently practice safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Maintain workstation and equipment safety and cleanliness.
• Apply basic knife skills required for preparation of hot and cold foods.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Sanitation

Reading recipes

Job description

CoralTree Hospitality Group is seeking a Lead Banquet Cook in Indio, CA to oversee kitchen staff, lead on the hot and cold line, and ensure high-quality banquet meals. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and strict adherence to safety standards to exceed guest expectations.

The position offers on-site work with a focus on teamwork, recipe execution, and consistent production. Salary is $24/hour with flexible hours required and opportunities to contribute to a premium dining