Chef de Cuisine

Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead high-volume banquet and breakfast culinary operations within a large hospitality environment in Kansas City. This role will oversee a banquet operation generating approximately $3.5M-$5M annually and will be responsible for culinary execution, team leadership, staffing, cost control, food quality, and overall operational performance. This position operates similarly to an Executive Chef / Executive Banquet Chef and is ideal for someone who takes ownership of their operation while working collaboratively across a larger culinary leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee culinary operations for banquets and the breakfast venue
• Lead and develop culinary employees across multiple shifts
• Execute high-volume banquet and event production
• Manage staffing, scheduling, labor, food costs, inventory, and waste
• Maintain food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation standards
• Adapt quickly to changing banquet volume and operational priorities
• Partner with culinary leadership and other departments to drive strong guest and business results

Skills and Requirements

• 3-5+ years of relevant culinary leadership experience
• Experience leading high-volume banquet/event culinary operations
• Experience with approximately $3M+ in banquet revenue/volume
• Background in hotels, resorts, casinos, convention centers, large event venues, or high-volume catering
• Strong people leadership and staff development experience
• Experience managing staffing, scheduling, costs, and operational execution
• Strong culinary foundation and ability to maintain quality at high volume
• Flexible to work days, nights, weekends, and extended stretches based on banquet demand
• Collaborative, professional leadership style with a strong ownership mentality
• Casino or resort culinary experience
• Experience supporting multiple outlets or concepts
• Culinary degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent training

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.