Banquet Culinary Manager Position Available In DeKalb, Georgia

Banquet Culinary Manager 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 300 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and creative Banquet Culinary Manager to lead the culinary execution of all banquet events, large corporate buyouts , corporate meetings, and special occasions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a deep knowledge of large-scale food preparation, and a passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences. We offer an extremely competitive pay, exceptional benefits, medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, free online mental health visit portal, disability, and unheard of generous 401(k) match with a minimal waiting period (NO

VESTING SCHEDULE!

), PTO(after only 3 month waiting period), perks galore and a family feel with corporate support structure.

Exceptional Benefits Package Includes:

Medical (Competitive Employer Contribution) Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD&D•Employer Paid! Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Paid Time Off Telehealth and Tele-mental Health•Company Paid through HealthJoy Retirement Plan with match up to 4% of Salary•

NOT VESTING SCHEDULE

Professional Development Key Responsibilities:

Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of banquet food preparation and presentation. Develop customized banquet menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef, sales team, and clients. During non banquet heavy times must be able to assist and manage the transient volume of the location(s). Supervise and train banquet kitchen staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and timeliness. Maintain compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards (e.g., HACCP, local health regulations). Manage food and labor costs within budget while minimizing waste. Ensure proper setup, breakdown, and cleanliness of the banquet kitchen and prep areas. Communicate effectively with the event coordination team to meet specific client expectations and timelines. Stay current with industry trends and innovate banquet offerings accordingly.

Qualifications:

Culinary degree or equivalent certification preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role focused on banquets or catering. Strong knowledge of international cuisines, plating techniques, and large-batch cooking. Proven ability to lead a team under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously. Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills. Flexible schedule with availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by events.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments. Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs. Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments.

Career Path:

The company seeks and rewards team members who demonstrate intelligence, judgment, a capacity to anticipate, loyalty, integrity, a high energy level, a balanced ego and the drive to get things done. The Company is committed to equal opportunity and is firmly committed to preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. The Company also takes steps to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for our Guests, Associates, business partners, vendors, and the communities we serve.

Note:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.