Lead Banquet Chef | Dynamic Event Kitchen, Part-Time

Bold Catering & Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Bold Catering & Design in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Banquet Chef (Hourly) to lead the kitchen during events. You will oversee prep through breakdown, manage the staff, and ensure menu accuracy, dietary compliance, and a smooth service.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to travel to multiple venues across the Greater Atlanta area. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model Bold's values and standards, setting clear expectations and holding Lutimos and Execution Chefs accountable during service.
• Direct, coach, and develop the kitchen team through pre-shift lineups, real-time feedback, and post-event reflection.
• Foster a positive, professional event-day culture by managing resources, breaks, and team well-being.
• Review all BEOs, OPS Packs, pull sheets, diagrams, and timelines to ensure accuracy, readiness, and alignment.
• Collaborate with Sales, Support Managers, and Houseman to confirm details, staffing needs, and equipment pulls.
• Strategically plan staffing and logistics based on event style, service flow, and guest experience goals.
• Serve as the on-site kitchen lead, establishing clear communication with planners, clients, and venue partners.
• Oversee load-in, kitchen setup, role assignments, and SOP execution, ensuring menu accuracy and dietary compliance.
• Manage service flow and team performance in real time, maintaining timing, quality, presentation, and uniform standards.
• Ensure all breakdown, cleaning, side work, and equipment loading are completed thoroughly and correctly.
• Complete BOH Event Recaps, follow food-chain protocols, and return all items to their proper locations.
• Secure vehicles, warehouse, and equipment, closing out each event with full ownership and accountability.
• Strong knowledge of event catering operations, food safety standards, kitchen logistics, and large-scale service styles (plated, buffet, stations).
• Proven ability to lead and communicate effectively-coaching teams, managing performance, resolving issues, and collaborating with FOH, clients, and venue partners.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including executing BEOs and timelines, managing time and physical demands, adapting quickly on-site, and working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel throughout the Greater Atlanta market to multiple venues.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for the length of the shift.
• Frequent, continual, intermittent flexing and rotation of the spine, elbows and wrists.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs on a regular and continuing basis.
• Occasional pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 75 lbs.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Job description

Bold Catering & Design in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Banquet Chef (Hourly) to lead the kitchen during events. You will oversee prep through breakdown, manage the staff, and ensure menu accuracy, dietary compliance, and a smooth service.

This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to travel to multiple venues across the Greater Atlanta area. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.