Lead Banquet General Kitchen Worker

The Greenbrier; White Sulphur Springs (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Banquet General Kitchen Worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves performing essential kitchen duties, assisting in training new staff, and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and service in banquet operations. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in commercial food service and banquet stewarding, along with strong communication skills to interact effectively with guests and colleagues. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to guest satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial food service and banquet stewarding is required.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform normal duties of Banquet General Kitchen Worker and assist with training.
• Ensure cleanliness of all banquet areas and promote safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Guest Service

Safety and Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Banquet Service Equipment

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Position: Lead Banquet General Kitchen Worker

Department: Chief Steward

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Perform normal job duties of Banquet General Kitchen Worker.
2. Assist with training new team members in the Banquet GKW role.
3. Work closely with Banquet chef on needs for entire shift.
4. Work closely with Banquet service team on needs for entire shift.
5. Direct fellow Banquet stewards where needed to ensure department and Company standards are met and/or exceeded.
6. Ensure future functions for upcoming shifts are set up for success.
7. Oversee the organization and cleanliness of all banquet equipment, such as risers, chaffers, hot boxes, kitchen trucks, and the storage spaces they are kept.
8. Responsible for cleanliness of all banquet service areas.
9. Promote safety and sanitation in all work areas.
10. Focus on guest service and promote a positive experience.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Perform normal General Kitchen duties when needed, including ware washing, pot washing, silver polishing, and yard responsibilities.

Normal Working Hours:

Needs to be flexible and able to work all shifts based on function start and end times, including AM and PM shifts as needed. Days off vary, overtime may be required, and weekends and holidays are required.

In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

Past Work Experience Requirements:

1. Commercial Food Service required.
2. Banquet stewarding experience required in a similar role and fashion.

Educational Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Communication Skills Requirements:

1. Must be able to read and communicate well.
2. Must be able to interact with guests and co-workers.
3. Must be able to follow directions.
4. Must have understanding of Banquet event order sheets and how they are read.

Technical Requirements:

1. Must be able to identify different types of china.
2. Must be able to identify different types of service equipment.
3. Valid Driver’s License; Class D license preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Location of Work: Indoors, Heated, Outdoors, Temp. Fluctuations. Personal Protection Equipment required.

Work Postures:

• Continuous (up to 8 hrs. in an 8 hr. shift)
• Frequent (up to 5.5 hrs. in 8 hr. shift)
• Infrequent (up to 3 hrs. in an 8 hr. shift)
• Rarely (up to 0.5 hr in 8 hr. shift)

Lifting Requirements:

• 10 lbs. or less
• 11-20 lbs.
• 21-30 lbs.
• 31-40 lbs.
• Over 41 lbs.