Lead Banquet General Kitchen Worker

Essential Job Functions

Position:  Lead Banquet General Kitchen Worker                    

Department:  Chief Steward         

Primary Responsibilities: (guest interaction, ordering responsibilities, clean up duties, clerical responsibilities, etc.)

·         Perform normal job duties of  Banquet General Kitchen Worker

·         Assist with training new team members in the Banquet GKW role.

·         Work closely with Banquet chef on needs for entire shift.

·         Work Closely with Banquet service team on needs for entire shift.

·         Direct fellow Banquet stewards where needed to ensure department and Company standards are met and or exceeded.

·         Ensure Future functions for upcoming shifts are set up for success.

·         Oversee the organization and cleanliness of all banquet equipment.  Such as risers, chaffers, hot boxes, kitchen trucks and the storage spaces they are kept.

·         Responsible for cleanliness of all banquet service areas.

·         Promoting safety and sanitation in all work areas.

·         Focus on guest service and promote a positive experience

Secondary Responsibilities:

·         Perform normal General Kitchen duties when needed. Ware washing, Pot washing, Silver Polishing & yard responsibilities.

Normal Working Hours: (Shift, days)

Needs to be flexible and able to work all shifts:

·         Based on Function start & end times.

·         AM & PM shifts as needed

·         Days off Vary

·         Overtime when required

·         Weekends and Holidays required

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

Past Work Experience Requirements: (Type of work, number of years required, equivalent experience, etc.)

·         Commercial Food Service required

·         Banquet stewarding experience required in similar role and fashion.

Educational Requirements: (Degree/Certification, highest required/preferred, field of study)

·         High School Diploma or GED preferred

Communication Skills Requirements: (Verbal: phone, in-person, group; Written: memos, documents)

·         Must be able to read and communicate well

·         Must be able to interact with guest and co-workers

·         Must be able to follow directions

·         Must have understanding of Banquet event order sheets and how they are read

Technical Requirements:  

·         Must be able to identify different types of china

·         Must be able to identify different types of service equipment

·         Valid Driver’s License

·         Class D license preffered

Physical Requirements:

Location of Work     

            Indoors          

            Heated                      

            Outdoors                                           

            Temp. Fluctuations             

            Personal Protection Equipment. Required