Banquet Lead Chef - Train, Quality & Cost Control

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co.; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Hotel discounts

Training and development

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. is seeking a Banquet Kitchen Lead to oversee all banquet kitchen operations, train staff, ensure top quality and sanitation, and manage costs for successful banquet events.

You will coordinate with management and the Executive Chef to maintain smooth, high-standard service across all meal periods. This role requires strong culinary leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in banquet operations, with a focus on consistency and quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Banquet Lead or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong culinary, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trains all associates in the Banquet Kitchen how to perform their job duties to the best of their ability.
• Keeps open verbal and written communication between the management and associates.
• Takes immediate action on problems that are encountered in the kitchen.
• Ensures all food served is of high quality, properly prepared according to recipe and is expedited in a smooth and efficient manner.
• Supervises the Banquet staff and sanitation associates by providing supervisory guidance, aid, and counsel.
• Assures that sufficient supplies of necessary service equipment are available and maintained at all times.
• Communicates any problem area with recommended alternatives to the Director of Sales and Catering and the Food and Beverage Manager for discussion and possible solution.
• Communicates daily with the Executive Chef to assure smooth continuous operation.
• Ensures sanitation standards are maintained in all areas (i.e. walk-ins, freezers, kitchen proper, and equipment).
• Assists in the responsibility for the review and accomplishment of cost goals in the area of food cost, banquet kitchen labor, and related expenses.

Skills

Banquet lead

Culinary skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Food safety

Problem-solving

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Concord Hospitality Enterprises Co. is seeking a Banquet Kitchen Lead to oversee all banquet kitchen operations, train staff, ensure top quality and sanitation, and manage costs for successful banquet events.

You will coordinate with management and the Executive Chef to maintain smooth, high-standard service across all meal periods. This role requires strong culinary leadership, excellent communication, and a proven track record in banquet operations, with a focus on consistency and quality