Executive Banquet Chef — Innovative Menus & Events

OTH Hotels Resorts; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holiday pay

Hotel and brand discounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Executive Banquet Chef to lead culinary operations for Banquet Events, the Marigold Cafe, Rooftop Breakfast and related amenities. You will guide menu design, set standards, and drive innovation while balancing quality with cost control.

You’ll manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, lead a culinary team, and collaborate with Sales and Event Operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences at upscale events.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hotel/resort/restaurant culinary experience.
• At least 2 years in an Executive Banquet Chef or similar leadership role; Serve Safe cert is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations across kitchens, banquet production and employee dining facilities.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and execution across outlets.
• Coordinate kitchen production timing with reservations and banquet events.
• Supervise daily food preparation, cooking and plating to brand standards.
• Develop menus within budget; manage inventory, food costs and waste.
• Train, schedule and supervise culinary staff; provide coaching and feedback.
• Maintain sanitation, safety and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Oversee purchasing specs, requisitions and inventory management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Kitchen management

Menu development

Food cost control

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Culinary software

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg, VA is seeking an Executive Banquet Chef to lead culinary operations for Banquet Events, the Marigold Cafe, Rooftop Breakfast and related amenities. You will guide menu design, set standards, and drive innovation while balancing quality with cost control.

You’ll manage kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-demand environment, lead a culinary team, and collaborate with Sales and Event Operations to ensure exceptional guest experiences at upscale events.