Banquet Sous Chef - Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
On-sitePhoenix, Arizona, United States
EXPIREDPhoenix, Arizona, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
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Job Summary
Manage daily banquet kitchen operations by overseeing food preparation, presentation, and service while ensuring compliance with Hilton and Crescent brand standards. Coordinate with catering staff to plan events, analyze orders, and meet client expectations through direct client meetings and menu development. Supervise the Banquet Kitchen Team, including hiring, training, payroll, and scheduling, while maintaining strict sanitation and safety protocols. Control food and labor costs, monitor equipment maintenance, and lead monthly staff meetings to review standards and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 4 – 5 years Kitchen Management as an Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef or Executive Chef in a Resort setting
- Hospitality experience
- Ability to obtain required government licenses or certifications
- Thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession
- Knowledge of policies and procedures
- Supervision/management skills
- Ability to communicate in English
- Self-starting personality
- Even disposition
- Professional appearance and manner
- Ability to communicate well with guests
- Willingness to 'pitch-in' and help co-workers with their job duties
- Team player
- Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers
- Patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts
- Basic mathematical skills
- Considerable skill in the use of a calculator
- Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform in the Banquet Kitchen
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs
- Ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, customers and patrons
- Ability to effectively manage a large department
- Ability to lift up to 80lbs
- Fingers and hand dexterity
- Ability to read, write and speak English
- Ability to work in confined area continuously
Desired Qualifications
- Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef or Executive Chef in a Resort setting preferred
- Hospitality experience preferred
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