Sous Chef

Marriott • Alexandria, VA

4h

About The Position

As the Sous Chef, you’re the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, whipping up delicious bites that wow every guest. Whether you’re following classic recipes or inventing new favorites for special events, you make sure every dish looks and tastes amazing. You team up to keep everything spotless, safe, and organized, all while making smart choices to reduce waste and get the most from every ingredient. If you love mixing creativity with top-notch standards, this is where you shine! This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 to 4 years of experience in a high volume, full service restaurant
• Independently resolves complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure
• Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly

Responsibilities

• Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team like it’s game day, and serve up positive vibes—making every guest feel special, every time!
• Show up ready to roll and right on time, rocking Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards—so the hotel runs safe, smooth, and totally on point!
• Lead your kitchen crew like a culinary coach—motivate, train, and guide them to greatness while ensuring everyone’s got the skills and spirit for success! From hiring top talent to serving up tasty training sessions, you’re the secret ingredient behind a winning team!
• Juggle kitchen budgets, keep the pantry stocked, and track every detail while leading your crew to culinary greatness—all with a dash of style and sparkling organization! You’ll master food costs, wow with banquet displays, and keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every meal and team moment is a win!
• Create Banquet Menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets—make every meal a masterpiece!

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees