Executive Banquet Chef — Lead Creative Menus & Events

The-Virginian-Hotel-; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Executive Banquet Chef to lead banquet culinary operations, menu development, and kitchen leadership for weddings, corporate events, and upscale dining. You will manage production, inventory, and staff while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should have strong leadership, cost-control acumen, and a passion for innovation within a luxury hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of culinary experience in a hotel, resort, or restaurant.
• At least 2 years as an Executive Banquet Chef or similar culinary leadership role.
• Serve Safe certification required; culinary certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and promote teamwork.
• Oversee culinary operations across kitchens and banquet production.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and execution across outlets.
• Coordinate kitchen production timing with reservations and events orders.
• Supervise daily food prep, cooking, and plating to brand standards.
• Drive cost controls, inventory management, and waste reduction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Kitchen management

Food safety

Team leadership

Cost control

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher in Culinary Arts

Tools

Culinary software

Job description

The Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg, VA, seeks an Executive Banquet Chef to lead banquet culinary operations, menu development, and kitchen leadership for weddings, corporate events, and upscale dining. You will manage production, inventory, and staff while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should have strong leadership, cost-control acumen, and a passion for innovation within a luxury hospitality setting.