Banquet Sous Chef

Compass Group • Denver, CO

6d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

As a Banquet Sous Chef, you assist with the overall success of the food program and oversee banquet culinary functions. The position includes assisting with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation while adhering to the client’s culture and guidelines, Health Department regulations, and company standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation. You also motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates as they prepare and cook food to meet the satisfaction of customers, clients, and management.

Requirements

• Five years of related luxury banquet culinary experience, including two years at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, fine dining, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends, with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• An associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating and participating in the preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assist with planning and creating menus.
• Roll out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assist with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation.
• Motivate, train, develop, and direct back-of-house associates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state.
• Associate Shopping Program.
• Health and Wellness Programs.
• Discount Marketplace.
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet insurance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Paid parental leave.
• Personal leave.
• Eligible paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed