Culinary Lead

The position available is for a skilled culinary professional specializing in banquet and catered event culinary operations, with flexible support duties including work on the restaurant line. This role is crucial for maintaining the high culinary standards required for the hotel’s banquet services and special events. It requires at least three years of prior experience in banquet, line, or fine dining kitchens with an emphasis on banquet operations. A culinary degree or related hotel experience is preferred but not mandatory. The individual must possess solid communication skills and competent cooking abilities ranging from soups, sauces, and stocks to frying and broiling. The role involves preparing various food items and may require stepping into supervisory duties during the supervisor's absence, making leadership and teamwork essential traits for success. Employees in this role must have full, flexible availability, including weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays, reflecting the round-the-clock nature of hospitality work. The hourly pay for this position is $30.71 per hour, suggesting a rewarding compensation for experienced culinarians. This position is ideal for culinary professionals looking to advance their careers in a respected hotel environment where banquet operations and catered events are a primary focus but versatility across different kitchen stations is also valued. The hotel offers a virtual reality experience to help candidates gain insight into the day-to-day life of their hospitality professionals, signaling a modern and immersive approach to recruitment.