Banquet Sous Chef
$65,000–$70,000 year
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the preparation and execution of culinary offerings, ensuring every dish reflects the highest standards of flavor, technique, and presentation. Lead the team in managing guest orders, fostering a welcoming environment through prompt service, while executing quality checks on dishes to guarantee compliance with food safety regulations. Direct comprehensive opening and closing procedures, from systematic setup and breakdown of workstations to the completion of daily checklists. Uphold sanitation practices across banquets, pastry, cafeteria, and stewarding areas, enforcing all local and industry food safety standards. Maintain inventory control by accurately requisitioning and stocking provisions, and assist in menu item creation and scheduling. Champion a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement while inspiring teamwork within the kitchen brigade.
Required Qualifications
- Understand and align with the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
- Prioritize tasks, work efficiently with limited supervision, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
- Communicate effectively in the primary workplace language, demonstrating excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, equipment handling, and compliance with required licenses or certifications.
- Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
- Work well under pressure and in challenging conditions, using good judgment to resolve problems, follow directions, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently to assist guests
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
- Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel
- Ascend and descend a ladder
- Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.
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