Banquet Kitchen Supervisor

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Full healthcare benefits

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group is seeking a Banquet Kitchen Supervisor to oversee daily kitchen operations for events at Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem. You will lead line cooks and prep staff, assist with production, and ensure exceptional food quality and safety.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a strong focus on consistency, portion control, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read product labels and communicate with guests.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations during events at Benton Convention Center.
• Lead and support line cooks, prep cooks and kitchen staff during service.
• Expo as needed to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
• Assist with banquet preparation, firing, plating, and execution of special events.
• Monitor food preparation to ensure recipes, presentation, and portion controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Food quality

Food safety

Guest communication

Education

Education + experience combination

Job description

The Banquet Kitchen Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, consistency, and efficiency across all culinary outlets. This position leads and supports kitchen team members, assists with production and service, and helps maintain high standards for guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations during events at Benton Convention Center.
• Lead and support line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff during service.
• Expo as needed to ensure timely and accurate food delivery.
• Assist with banquet preparation, firing, plating, and execution of special events.
• Monitor food preparation to ensure adherence to recipes, presentation standards, and portion controls.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations are followed.
• Train, coach, and mentor kitchen team members on culinary techniques, safety standards, and operational procedures.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and workflow coordination to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, storage, and inventory levels.
• Assist with receiving and inspecting deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Minimize waste and control food costs through proper handling and portioning practices.
• Address and communicate operational issues to the Sous Chef and Executive Chef as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Education & Experience

Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have:

• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG's Culture of Excellence by showing a warm smile, friendly personality, and positive attitude.

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field".

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.