Banquet Kitchen Lead – Governor's Room

Sandia Resort & Casino; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque seeks a seasoned culinary leader to supervise kitchen operations, ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction across all food venues under limited supervision. You will train line cooks, manage schedules, and uphold recipes and standards.

You will oversee food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and teamwork, coordinating with service staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining cost controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 2 years food preparation experience in restaurant or food service, including 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Must complete New Mexico Food Handlers course upon hire; pass background and drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Train line cooks and assist with weekly and daily schedules and pantry assignments.
• Ensure sanitary, safe, and productive kitchen operations while following standard recipes and production schedules.
• Oversee food preparation for quality, taste, and presentation.
• Coordinate with service staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations and storerooms.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain temperature logs.
• Investigate and address guest complaints related to food quality or service.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Banquet menus

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Inventory management

Job description

Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque seeks a seasoned culinary leader to supervise kitchen operations, ensure quality, safety, and guest satisfaction across all food venues under limited supervision. You will train line cooks, manage schedules, and uphold recipes and standards.

You will oversee food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and teamwork, coordinating with service staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences while maintaining cost controls and regulatory compliance.