Banquet Lead Cook

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Seabrook Hospitality is seeking a skilled and experienced Lead Banquet Cook to join our dynamic culinary team. As a leader in the hospitality industry, we take pride in creating memorable moments for our guests through our commitment to quality and innovation. The Lead Banquet Cook will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our banquet events by overseeing the preparation, presentation, and quality of our banquet dishes.

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Collaborate with the Events team to plan and develop creative and diverse banquet menus.
• Ensure that menus align with client preferences, dietary restrictions, and event themes.
• Supervise and participate in the preparation and cooking of banquet dishes according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor food presentation and ensure that all dishes meet the highest standards of taste and visual appeal.
• Lead and motivate the banquet kitchen team to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.
• Provide guidance, training, and support to kitchen staff to maintain a high level of efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure consistency in taste, presentation, and portion sizes.
• Address any issues or discrepancies promptly to maintain the highest standards of food quality.
• Oversee kitchen operations during banquet events, ensuring smooth coordination between various kitchen stations.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain a well-organized and clean kitchen environment.
• Adhere to all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of current culinary trends and techniques.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent work and educational experience.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Banquet Cook or similar role in a high-volume culinary environment.
• WA Food Workers Card required.
• All candidates must pass a background check prior to employment.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Frequent, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Ability to stand for entire shift.

$23.00 per hour + tip share

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for all full-time team members
• 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance – 100% Company Paid
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off:
• 10 days (80 hours) earned with up to 2 years of service.
• 15 days (120 hours) earned up on completing 2-4 years of service.
• 20 days (160 hours) earned upon completing 5-8 years of service.
• 25 days (200 hours) earned upon completing 9+ years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts and Rental Credits

Seabrook is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.