Banquet Kitchen Lead for Large-Scale Events

Levy Restaurants; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD&D

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health & Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Levy Restaurants at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Banquet Chef to oversee culinary production for catered events. You will ensure timely execution, maintain high food quality, and collaborate with event and operations teams to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have a culinary degree, 3-5 years of banquet leadership, and experience managing large-scale events with strong knowledge of food safety and ServSafe practices.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3-5 years banquet or catering leadership experience.
• Experience executing large-scale events.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of banquet production and food safety.
• Inventory and scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet kitchen operations.
• Coordinate event production.
• Ensure food quality.
• Maintain sanitation compliance.
• Supervise banquet culinary staff.
• Manage event timing.
• Support inventory management.
• Coordinate with event operations.
• Control food waste.
• Deliver exceptional event execution.

Skills

Culinary degree

Banquet leadership

Event execution

ServSafe

Food safety

Inventory management

Scheduling

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Levy Restaurants at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Banquet Chef to oversee culinary production for catered events. You will ensure timely execution, maintain high food quality, and collaborate with event and operations teams to deliver memorable guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have a culinary degree, 3-5 years of banquet leadership, and experience managing large-scale events with strong knowledge of food safety and ServSafe practices.