Banquet & Culinary Sous Chef — Lead Multi-Concept Events

Liv Hospitality; Box Elder (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Employee discounts on hotel rooms

Employee discounts on restaurants

Daily Pay through ZayZoon

Job summary

Liv Hospitality’s Box Elder Events Center is seeking a Sous Chef to lead banquet kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. You’ll supervise culinary staff, ensure high-quality food, sanitation, and guest satisfaction across weddings, galas, and corporate events.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, quality ingredients, and flexible, event-driven leadership within multiple concepts including The Box Event Center, Sliders, and The Bistro.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of culinary leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in banquet, catering, hotel, country club, or high-volume restaurant operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a culinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead banquet kitchen production and execution for weddings, galas, meetings, conventions, and special events.
• Supervise cooks and culinary staff while maintaining a positive workplace culture.
• Assist with training, coaching, and developing kitchen team members.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution across all events.
• Support kitchen managers and outlet operations as business needs require.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet operations

Team supervision

Food safety

Time management

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Liv Hospitality’s Box Elder Events Center is seeking a Sous Chef to lead banquet kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef. You’ll supervise culinary staff, ensure high-quality food, sanitation, and guest satisfaction across weddings, galas, and corporate events.

The role emphasizes scratch cooking, quality ingredients, and flexible, event-driven leadership within multiple concepts including The Box Event Center, Sliders, and The Bistro.