Executive Kitchen Leader for Banquet & Culinary Ops

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental/vision coverage

Teledoc service

Maintenance medications

Pet insurance

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to partner with the Executive Chef and lead all aspects of the kitchen operations in Kansas City. You will supervise the culinary team, manage inventory, and drive menu planning, portioning, and cost containment to ensure top-grade guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring extensive cooking experience, banquet background, strong communication skills, and a culinary degree or certification.

Qualifications

• English reading, writing and speaking required.
• Ability to meet financial goals.
• 2+ years banquet chef experience preferred.
• 5+ years cooking experience.
• Food/beverage service permit where applicable.
• Effective communication with the public and staff.
• Minimum age as per jurisdiction.
• 2+ years kitchen management experience.
• College degree or culinary/hospitality certification preferred.
• No health/safety violations as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate food preparation, kitchen, pantry and storeroom activities with Executive Chef.
• Purchase and requisition ingredients, supplies and equipment.
• Assist in planning menus, portioning and cost control.
• Oversee Stewarding for cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Supervise Cooks to ensure quality and presentation standards.
• Oversee inventory, storage and distribution of food and supplies.

Skills

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Banquet experience

Cooking experience

Food permit

Communication

Age requirement

Kitchen management

Culinary degree

Safety compliance

Education

Culinary/hospitality degree

Job description

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to partner with the Executive Chef and lead all aspects of the kitchen operations in Kansas City. You will supervise the culinary team, manage inventory, and drive menu planning, portioning, and cost containment to ensure top-grade guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring extensive cooking experience, banquet background, strong communication skills, and a culinary degree or certification.