Banquet Kitchen Lead: Elevate Large-Event Feasts

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead day-to-day operations of the banquet kitchen and ensure top-tier preparation for events. You will oversee menu production, staff assignments, and quality control to deliver memorable experiences.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, ServSafe certification, culinary degree, and a passion for hospitality. You will collaborate with chefs and event teams to meet health and service standards while

Qualifications

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback and handle problems.
• Empowers associates to deliver excellent service and meet expectations.
• Observes and improves service performance across the team.
• Keeps guest satisfaction a priority in departmental meetings.
• Supports training and onboarding of new associates.
• Assists in interviewing and hiring of team members with required skills.
• Provides orientation and cross-training to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Communicates performance expectations per job descriptions.
• Participates in performance appraisals and provides feedback.
• Maintains open relationships within the team and with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Plan, oversee and assist in day-to-day culinary operations of the banquet kitchen.
• Assign detailed duties to staff for efficient event execution.
• Select and inspect high-quality food products per Banquet Event Order.
• Oversee production and execution of menu items.
• Monitor storage, labeling, dating and health-compliant handling of food.
• Evaluate cooks and provide guidance and discipline as needed.
• Maintain communications with Executive Chefs on production.
• Ensure professionalism of banquet team: language, hygiene, attire.
• Continue staff education using available resources.
• Lead the kitchen team in food prep and presentation at events.
• Train staff on menu items and preparation methods.

Skills

Guest service excellence

Staff coaching

Performance feedback

Guest satisfaction emphasis

Training coordination

Interviewing/hiring

Team leadership

Shift flexibility

Communication

Open collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe certified

Job description

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is seeking an experienced Banquet Chef to lead day-to-day operations of the banquet kitchen and ensure top-tier preparation for events. You will oversee menu production, staff assignments, and quality control to deliver memorable experiences.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, ServSafe certification, culinary degree, and a passion for hospitality. You will collaborate with chefs and event teams to meet health and service standards while