Banquet Kitchen Lead for Large-Scale Events

Compass Group USA; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Levy is seeking a Banquet Chef to deliver memorable culinary experiences for every event. The Banquet Chef oversees culinary production for catered events, ensuring timely execution, consistent quality, food safety, and outstanding guest experiences while coordinating closely with event and operations teams.

At Levy, team members are supported with benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading hospitality company.

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 leadership

Banquet production

Food safety

Inventory management

Event coordination

Scheduling

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Levy is seeking a Banquet Chef to deliver memorable culinary experiences for every event. The Banquet Chef oversees culinary production for catered events, ensuring timely execution, consistent quality, food safety, and outstanding guest experiences while coordinating closely with event and operations teams.

At Levy, team members are supported with benefits and opportunities for growth within a leading hospitality company.