Banquet Kitchen Lead - Elevate High-Volume Events

ADP, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ADP, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a skilled Banquet Chef to lead banquet and catered event production, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through consistent food quality and timely service.

The role oversees all banquet cooking, coordination with sales and events, inventory control, staff development, and adherence to safety standards. A 2+ year leadership background and culinary degree or certificate are preferred.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience as Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, or comparable culinary leadership position.
• Banquet or high-volume event experience preferred.
• Familiarity with industry best practices, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all banquet and event food production, including preparation, plating, presentation, and timely service.
• Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), event timelines, menus, guest counts, dietary restrictions, and special requests; communicate production requirements to the culinary team.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef, Banquet Manager, and Sales and Events teams to ensure accurate planning and successful event execution.
• Assist in ordering food, paper, and cleaning supplies for banquet operations; ensure supplies and inventory are properly accounted for.
• Manage banquet food preparation, portioning, waste, and production quantities to support established food-cost and labor goals.
• Manage daily performance of assigned heart-of-house (HOH) team members and develop a team that exceeds company standards and expectations.
• Oversee and assist in scheduling banquet culinary staff based on event volume, staffing needs, and operational priorities.
• Work with the Executive Chef to advance the property’s financial and culinary growth through successful banquet operations.
• Educate and coach team members; clearly define expectations, hold individuals accountable, and provide timely positive and constructive feedback, documented when appropriate.
• Consistently execute training programs for hourly culinary employees, including banquet service standards and large-volume production procedures.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create innovative, authentic banquet menus suited to event formats and guest expectations.

Conocimientos

Culinary leadership

High-volume event production

Team management

Food safety

Problem solving under pressure

Educación

BS degree in culinary science or related culinary certificate

Herramientas

MS Office

POS

Restaurant management software

Descripción del empleo

ADP, Inc. in Lexington, KY is seeking a skilled Banquet Chef to lead banquet and catered event production, ensuring exceptional guest experiences through consistent food quality and timely service.

The role oversees all banquet cooking, coordination with sales and events, inventory control, staff development, and adherence to safety standards. A 2+ year leadership background and culinary degree or certificate are preferred.