Culinary Lead: High-Volume Event Kitchen Leader

Hyatt Regency; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Regency New Orleans is seeking a Culinary Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, direct culinary colleagues during shifts, and ensure consistent high-quality food across restaurant, banquet, and catering services.

The role serves as a working leader, coordinating production, maintaining food safety, and training staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; culinary education preferred.
• 3+ years culinary experience in hotel, resort, restaurant, banquet, catering, or high-volume operation.
• Experience leading or supervising culinary team members is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support culinary colleagues during daily operations, ensuring production goals and service standards are met.
• Serve as a point of contact for kitchen staff in the absence of a Sous Chef or culinary manager.
• Assist with shift assignments, task delegation, and workflow coordination.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and guidance to culinary team members.
• Promote a positive, professional, and teamwork-oriented work environment.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Team training

Food safety

High-volume service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hyatt Regency New Orleans is seeking a Culinary Lead to oversee daily kitchen operations, direct culinary colleagues during shifts, and ensure consistent high-quality food across restaurant, banquet, and catering services.

The role serves as a working leader, coordinating production, maintaining food safety, and training staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.