Lead Banquet Cook

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Lead Banquet Cook to oversee kitchen operations during events. This position requires expertise in food preparation, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards. Ideal candidates will be flexible and punctual, capable of ensuring smooth operation in fast-paced banquet settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume food preparation and cooking.
• Must work weekends and holidays.
• Reliability and flexibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate kitchen staff during events for timely food preparation.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.
• Ensure a clean and organized kitchen environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Team Leadership

Food presentation

Job description

Description

Job Summary: Lead Banquet Cook FT $19.50hr

The Banquet Lead Line Cook is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of line cooks and kitchen staff during banquet events. This role ensures high-quality food preparation and presentation, maintains cleanliness and safety standards, and supports the Executive Chef and Sous Chef in executing banquet menus efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate kitchen staff during banquet events, ensuring smooth and timely food preparation.
• Prepare and cook food items according to banquet event orders, recipes, and quality standards.
• Monitor food presentation and portion control to ensure consistency and adherence to standards.
• Ensure all kitchen stations are set up properly and stocked before and during events.
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house staff to ensure accurate and timely service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment, following health and safety regulations.
• Assist in training new cooks and kitchen staff.
• Monitor food storage and inventory, reporting shortages or needs to the Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• Help manage food waste and ensure proper use of ingredients to minimize cost.
• Step in to perform duties of any kitchen staff when needed to ensure a successful event.

Qualifications

Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour

Experience

• Preferred

  Starting Pay: $19.50 per hour

• Required

  This position requires you to work weekends and holidays.

• Required

  Must be able to pass a background check.

• Required

  Be courteous and respectful to guests, clients, co-workers.

• Required

  Be punctual, reliable and flexible with scheduling according to business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Source: Concord Hospitality