Banquet Sous Chef - Hotel Polaris

CoralTree Hospitality • Colorado Springs, CO

7d • $62,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Are you ready to help shape the future of travel and hospitality at the new Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy? Hotel Polaris is seeking an exceptional Banquet Sous Chef to join our team and play a vital role in shaping the success of Hotel Polaris, an instant icon on the hospitality landscape of Colorado Springs. Your efforts significantly influence the unique and distinctive experiences we seek to deliver to our guests and team members alike. We're looking for someone who wants to be a part of something bigger and shares our passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, nurturing a vibrant company culture, and building strong connections with our communities. Responsibilities Leadership and Management: Support senior culinary leadership by assuming key management responsibilities. Lead, mentor, and coach the culinary team to achieve excellence. Cross-Department Liaison: Act as a vital link between the culinary division and other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations. Supervision and Execution: Oversee the preparation and cooking of various food items for banquets and outlets, ensuring consistency and quality. Menu Development: Create and implement innovative menu items that align with CoralTree brand standards and delight our guests. Event Planning: Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and holiday functions with precision and creativity. Team Management: Manage hourly kitchen staff, including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring. Operational Oversight: Monitor daily food production, ordering, cost control, and quality assurance to maintain high standards. Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards. Safety and Sanitation: Ensure all kitchen facilities and equipment adhere to safety and sanitation regulations. Maintain top organization and cleanliness in all walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis. Food Safety – Maintain and ensure all cooks hold valid Food Handlers Certificates. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state and federal regulations. Inform Chef of any excess food items that can be used in daily specials of elsewhere.

Requirements

• Experience with 5-10 years of culinary experience, preferably in a hotel or high-volume banquet setting.
• Culinary education and/or substantial on-the-job training, preferably with hotel experience.
• Extensive knowledge of all kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in training, financial management, and customer service.
• Certification in Food Safety and Sanitation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a comparable AAA Four Diamond/Four Star hotel or higher is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support senior culinary leadership by assuming key management responsibilities.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the culinary team to achieve excellence.
• Act as a vital link between the culinary division and other hotel departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee the preparation and cooking of various food items for banquets and outlets, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Create and implement innovative menu items that align with CoralTree brand standards and delight our guests.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute special events and holiday functions with precision and creativity.
• Manage hourly kitchen staff, including scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating, and hiring.
• Monitor daily food production, ordering, cost control, and quality assurance to maintain high standards.
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage standards.
• Ensure all kitchen facilities and equipment adhere to safety and sanitation regulations.
• Maintain top organization and cleanliness in all walk-in coolers and food storage areas on a daily basis.
• Maintain and ensure all cooks hold valid Food Handlers Certificates.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of company Food Safety Programs within assigned area of responsibility, as well as all local, state and federal regulations.
• Inform Chef of any excess food items that can be used in daily specials of elsewhere.

Benefits

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement.
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI).
• An employee assistance program.
• Paid time off/sick time.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Complimentary team member meals.
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees