Banquet Kitchen Leader — Special Events & Menu Innovation

Farmington Country Club; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an experienced Special Events Kitchen Supervisor to lead and train staff, oversee production of stocks, soups, and sauces, and manage event-focused menu development within budget parameters.

You will supervise banquet cooks and coordinate holiday events and wine dinners, ensuring top quality and sanitary kitchen practices while collaborating with the Executive Chef and Culinary Leadership Team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a professional kitchen.
• Experience overseeing special events and banquets is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise Special Event Cooks, Garde Manger Chef, and Banquet Sous Chefs.
• Place orders for products needed for events and ensure proper quality upon receipt
• Oversee the prep and execution of all pre-function tastings
• Be present for and coordinate all holiday events and wine dinners
• Supervise the production of soups, stocks, and sauces
• Ensure the quality standards set forth by the Chef are upheld by the staff
• Ensure product consistency in accordance with the guidelines created in cooperation with the Executive Chef
• Hold daily meetings with Special Events kitchen staff
• Participate in regular meetings with the Special Events Culinary Leadership Team
• Present annual performance reviews to staff
• Contribute to the Event menu writing process
• Maintain an organized and sanitary work environment in accordance with the standards set forth by the Chef
• Maintain a positive and nurturing environment for both FOH and BOH team members
• Analyze and manage the financial performance of the Banquet kitchen and ensure that monthly and annual goals are met
• Attend monthly financial meetings
• Attend weekly BEO Meetings and weekly department meetings

Skills

Supervisory experience

Kitchen leadership

Job description

Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an experienced Special Events Kitchen Supervisor to lead and train staff, oversee production of stocks, soups, and sauces, and manage event-focused menu development within budget parameters.

You will supervise banquet cooks and coordinate holiday events and wine dinners, ensuring top quality and sanitary kitchen practices while collaborating with the Executive Chef and Culinary Leadership Team.