Banquet Kitchen Manager — Culinary Ops Leader

Nautical Beachfront Resort; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nautical Beachfront Resort in Lake Havasu City, AZ, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and banquet food production, ensuring quality and timely service. Responsibilities include enforcing food safety, managing labor and food costs, maintaining sanitation, and guiding the culinary team to execute menus that meet guest expectations and business goals.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with events such as

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with banquets, weddings, and events.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation.
• Experience controlling food and labor costs.
• Ability to develop and implement effective menus.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and banquet food production.
• Enforce food safety protocols and sanitation standards.
• Control food and labor costs to maintain margins.
• Lead and coach culinary team to execute menus and events.
• Coordinate food service activities to ensure timely delivery of meals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Cost control

Menu development

Background check compliance

Team motivation

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Tools

Inventory management software

POS systems

Job description

The Nautical Beachfront Resort in Lake Havasu City, AZ, is seeking a Kitchen Manager to oversee daily kitchen operations and banquet food production, ensuring quality and timely service. Responsibilities include enforcing food safety, managing labor and food costs, maintaining sanitation, and guiding the culinary team to execute menus that meet guest expectations and business goals.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate with events such as