Banquet Sous Chef - Lead Prep & Expedite

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook to join its renowned culinary team. You will follow recipes, prepare and garnish foods for high-volume banquets, and organize Banquet Event Orders (BEO) with precision.

Responsibilities include overseeing prep, expediting, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with banquet chefs across hot and cold stations. Requires leadership, team collaboration, and commitment to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3–5 years cooking experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Mentor, teach, provide leadership, and serve as a resource to fellow cooks.
• Ability to read, translate, and execute recipes.
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Organize functions and coordination of Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Expedite all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) in a timely manner.
• Expedite prep work and ensure all foods are prepared per standards.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Work across stations (fry, saute, broil, saucier, hot/cold prep).
• Handle guest complaints and resolve problems as they arise.

Skills

Banquet cooking

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Banquet Cook to join its renowned culinary team. You will follow recipes, prepare and garnish foods for high-volume banquets, and organize Banquet Event Orders (BEO) with precision.

Responsibilities include overseeing prep, expediting, maintaining sanitation, and coordinating with banquet chefs across hot and cold stations. Requires leadership, team collaboration, and commitment to guest satisfaction.