Sous Chef - Banquets

Temple Square Hospitality • Salt Lake City, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our company is committed to being trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Sous Chef - Banquets Upscale Dining | Upscale Banquets & Events | Downtown Salt Lake City Work at One of Salt Lake City’s Most Iconic Hospitality Destinations! Located inside the historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building on Temple Square, our restaurants and event spaces offer unforgettable dining and event experiences in one of the most beautiful venues in Utah. From upscale dining at The Roof Restaurant overlooking the Salt Lake Valley to elegant banquets and celebrations, our team delivers exceptional hospitality, outstanding food, and memorable guest experiences. We’re looking for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in high-volume banquet operations and takes pride in delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and leadership.

Requirements

• 3+ years of culinary experience with banquet, catering, or high-volume production experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu execution, and large-scale plating
• Ability to maintain multiple events simultaneously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards, ServSafe certification preferred
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience training and mentoring kitchen staff while maintaining high morale under pressure
• Strong attention to detail, consistency, and presentation standards
• Reliable, professional, and committed to culinary excellence
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check, as well as abide by all company policies
• Takes on additional duties as required or assigned by management

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in planning, developing, and executing banquet and event menus in accordance with client specifications and restaurant standards
• Supervise and coordinate banquet kitchen staff during prep, set-up, service, and breakdown to ensure timely delivery and consistent quality
• Monitor food quality, taste, temperature, and presentation for all banquet items and troubleshoot issues in real time
• Collaborate with Catering and Events leadership to coordinate timelines, special requests, and service flow for events
• Train and develop banquet cooks and kitchen staff to maintain consistent culinary standards
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Assist with inventory control, waste reduction, and labor efficiency initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive Salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead culinary execution for large-scale banquets and upscale events
• Work alongside experienced culinary and hospitality professionals
• Opportunity for growth and advancement withing the organization
• A service culture built on professionalism, teamwork, creativity and high standards

What This Job Offers

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