Banquet Kitchen Lead: Menu Development & Service

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Plan

Medical and Dependent care FSAs

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

401(k) Plan with Matching

Life Insurance

Long and Short-Term Disability

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead menu development, ensure top-quality cuisine, and drive guest satisfaction within our historic Williamsburg dining program.

The candidate will collaborate with Guest Service leaders, supervise kitchen staff, and uphold sanitation, cost controls, and culinary excellence to elevate our 18th-century dining experience for guests and visitors alike.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Progressive track record with deluxe hotel, resort or restaurant organizations.
• Strong leadership and training abilities for kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Fully accountable for all food in kitchen operations.
• Oversee food quality and presentation by all cooks during shifts.
• Develop and propose menu concepts with the team.
• Coordinate with Guest Service managers to uphold standards and policies.

Skills

Fluency in English

Culinary knowledge

Leadership

Education

2 year associate or technical School degree or ACF accredited certification

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks an experienced Restaurant Chef to lead menu development, ensure top-quality cuisine, and drive guest satisfaction within our historic Williamsburg dining program.

The candidate will collaborate with Guest Service leaders, supervise kitchen staff, and uphold sanitation, cost controls, and culinary excellence to elevate our 18th-century dining experience for guests and visitors alike.