Banquet Sous Chef - Westin Tempe

Horseshoe Bay Resort • Tempe, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Westin Tempe is looking for a full-time Banquet Sous Chef to join their Culinary Team. This role involves servicing food and beverages to guests in a friendly, courteous, timely, and professional manner to ensure a high level of guest satisfaction. The Banquet Sous Chef will assist in coordinating, planning, and supervising the production, plating, and presentation of food at all Banquet events in a cost-effective and safe manner to meet and exceed customer expectations and attract future business.

Requirements

• Two to three full years of full employment in a related position.
• Thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
• Supervision/management skills.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Self-starting personality with an even disposition.
• Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate well with guests.
• Willingness to "pitch-in" and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Basic mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations without error.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination, planning and supervision of the production, plating and presentation of the food at all Banquet events.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented in a cost-effective and safe manner.
• Meet and exceed customer expectations for banquet events.
• Service food and beverages to guests in a friendly, courteous, timely, and professional manner.
• Contribute to attracting future business through excellent service.

Benefits

• Team Member and Family Room Discounts for both Crescent Hotels and Resort and Marriott Hotels
• Flexible Schedules
• Career Growth & Development
• Insurance Benefit Available for both Full Time and Part Time Team Members
• 401k Plan and Company Match Program
• Vacation Pay / Sick Pay – Full Time and Part Time Team Members
• Holiday Pay – Full Time Team Members
• Amazing Recognition Programs/Giving Back – Community Outreach
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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