Banquets Sous Chef

PCH Hotels & Resorts • Opelika, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to lead, create, and elevate the guest experience at one of Alabama’s premier resort destinations. The role involves supporting day-to-day kitchen operations for all banquet/group events, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution. The Banquets Sous Chef will partner with the Executive Chef team to drive menu innovation and seasonal offerings, provide leadership to the culinary team, and assist with managing food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations. Upholding high standards in food safety, sanitation, and compliance while delivering exceptional presentation and flavor is key.

Requirements

• Strong culinary background, ideally with experience cooking for large events
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A desire to continue to learn and grow your career

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day kitchen operations for all banquet/group events - ensuring consistency, quality, and execution at every touchpoint
• Partner with the Executive Chef team to drive menu innovation, seasonal offerings, and memorable dining experiences
• Provide leadership to a high-performing culinary team—setting the standard for excellence, accountability, and growth
• Assist with managing food cost, inventory, and kitchen operations with precision—balancing creativity with strong financial discipline
• Uphold the highest standards in food safety, sanitation, and compliance while delivering exceptional presentation and flavor

Benefits

• Base salary + annual bonus potential
• Premier Marriott property and a part of the award-winning PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio
• Hotel, dining, golf, and retail discounts
• Discounted associate meals
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA/HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO, holidays, and growth opportunities across a multi-property portfolio

What This Job Offers

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