Banquet Kitchen & Stewarding Lead

Legends Global; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Hampton, VA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to serve as second-in-command over culinary and stewarding operations. You will oversee purchasing, receiving, and production in the Executive Chef's absence, while training staff and maintaining health standards.

Requires at least four years in banquet food production, strong budget discipline, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role emphasizes quality presentations, inventory control, and collaboration within the Food &

Qualifications

• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong orientation to customer service and ability to work with other staff.
• Results oriented with ability to meet budget goals.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and inter-personal skills.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks.
• Computer skills to include Excel.
• Must adhere to local Health Department codes.
• Creative with food presentations and quality products.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, receiving and preparing food items.
• Maintaining food costs and budget goals.
• Produce product according to Banquet Event Orders for each event.
• Active involvement in local hospitality community and professional associations.
• Attend in-house event-related meetings and relay changes with other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain kitchen equipment cleanliness and annual maintenance.
• Train staff to Serve-Safe and health regulations.
• Maintain Health Department score of 90 or higher.
• Inventory controls.
• Responsible for Kitchen in absence of Executive Chef.
• Assist with monthly inventory.
• Train all cooks.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Budget awareness

Organization

Multitasking

Excel

Education

Four years culinary experience in banquet facility

Tools

Serve-Safe

Job description

Legends Global in Hampton, VA is seeking a Kitchen Manager to serve as second-in-command over culinary and stewarding operations. You will oversee purchasing, receiving, and production in the Executive Chef's absence, while training staff and maintaining health standards.

Requires at least four years in banquet food production, strong budget discipline, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role emphasizes quality presentations, inventory control, and collaboration within the Food &