Banquet Kitchen Lead: Innovative Menus & Peak-Event Prep

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Plan

401(k) Plan with a portion of employer

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Restaurant Chef to develop and implement menus, ensuring innovative and high-quality cuisine for the dining room. You will work with Guest Service managers to uphold standards and train staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong sanitation discipline, cost awareness, and collaboration with culinary and front-of-house teams. On-site work in Williamsburg, VA with a long-standing historic organization offering a range of

Qualifications

• 2-year associate degree or ACF certification required.
• Progressive track record with deluxe hotels, resorts and restaurants.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Able to stand 12–14 hour shifts.
• Sanitation course completed.
• Fluent in English (reading, speaking and writing).
• Knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary terms.
• Excellent stock, soup and sauce execution.
• Banquet services knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement menus with innovative cuisine.
• Ensure kitchen operations meet quality and presentation standards.
• Oversee all kitchen staff during shifts.
• Maintain sanitation and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with Guest Service managers and supervisors.
• Lead lineups and coordinate with front-of-house.

Skills

English fluency

Culinary knowledge

Banquet service knowledge

Education

Associate degree or ACF certification

Tools

Sanitation Course

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is seeking a Restaurant Chef to develop and implement menus, ensuring innovative and high-quality cuisine for the dining room. You will work with Guest Service managers to uphold standards and train staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong sanitation discipline, cost awareness, and collaboration with culinary and front-of-house teams. On-site work in Williamsburg, VA with a long-standing historic organization offering a range of