Job Description

Responsible for overseeing menu planning, food presentation and preparation, the upkeep of the kitchen, managing the staff, inventory and labor budgets.

Work Requirements

• Oversees the daily operations of all banquets including staff while making sure that all food, banquet and otherwise, meet specifications and standards for all functions.
• Support the Galt House hallmarks and standards.
• Responsible for the supervision, training, scheduling staff and handling disciplinary issues.
• Ability to cross function in every position of kitchen.
• Meets with potential clients to discuss menu options.
• Develops menus based on client specifications and contracts.
• Presents finished product to the client for final approval.
• Possess the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings with sandwiches to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually plated.
• Helps to maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen by ensuring spills and other potential hazards are addressed immediately.
• Ensure that all food, banquet and otherwise, meet specifications and standards for all functions.
• Develop, implement and cost menus and buffets.
• Communicate with sales and convention services to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Meet with vendors to determine best pricing.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Generally 5+ years of experience in high volume banquet kitchen.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency.
• Ability to get work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with company standards.
• Ability to work at a faster than average pace.
• Ability to be thorough with follow up of delegated work.
• Positive leadership skills to train, teach and motivate a team.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Competent at working independently on recurring projects.

The Galt House Hotel offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401k, a complimentary meal in the associate cafeteria, complimentary parking, a discounted monthly TARC bus pass and much more.

The Galt House Hotel is a Drug Free Workplace, creating a culture of care where diversity is welcomed.