Banquets Culinary Lead - Weddings & Events

Hyatt Regency; Incline Village (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary colleague meals during 2

Discounted Hyatt hotel stays worldwide

Friends & Family rates at Hyatt hotels

Career growth and development

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay

$2,000 annually in Education and Well‑

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino seeks a Culinary Supervisor – Banquets to lead day‑to‑day culinary operations for banquet events, while supporting the Sous Chef and leadership team. This hands‑on role ensures food quality, timely execution, and a well‑organized kitchen, supervising hourly culinary colleagues.

In this role you will collaborate with Event Sales, Event Planning, and Event Services to guarantee successful events, develop relationships with clients, and uphold safety,

Qualifications

• Previous professional culinary experience, preferably in banquets, catering, high‑volume production, or a hotel/resort environment.
• Supervisory or culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to execute multiple events.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation and execution of banquet events, including meetings, weddings, buffets, plated dinners, and special events.
• Supervise hourly cooks and provide direction, coaching, and training throughout the shift.
• Ensure food is prepared consistently according to recipes, presentation standards, banquet event orders, and guest expectations.
• Coordinate culinary production and timing to support successful event execution.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, organization, and cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.
• Assist with inventory, product utilization, portion control, and basic food cost management.
• Support culinary leadership in monitoring labor, payroll, and overtime when needed.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team coaching

Time management

Food safety

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Food cost controls

Kitchen operations

Job description

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino seeks a Culinary Supervisor – Banquets to lead day‑to‑day culinary operations for banquet events, while supporting the Sous Chef and leadership team. This hands‑on role ensures food quality, timely execution, and a well‑organized kitchen, supervising hourly culinary colleagues.

In this role you will collaborate with Event Sales, Event Planning, and Event Services to guarantee successful events, develop relationships with clients, and uphold safety,