Banquet Kitchen Lead — Elevate Large Events (Daily Pay, 401k)

Watikiwaterpark; Box Elder, Northern (SD, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health / dental / vision / life

401k plan with 3% match

Daily pay via ZayZoon

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott Box Elder is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead the culinary team under the Executive Chef, ensuring top-quality banquet dishes and consistency across events within the hotel complex. You will manage kitchen staff, supervise prep for weddings and conferences, and mentor cooks to meet exacting standards.

This full-time role demands strong leadership, sanitation discipline, and the ability to work varied shifts while maintaining guest-service excellence across all hotel

Qualifications

• The position requires a 2-year degree or approved culinary certification.
• Experience in a banquet kitchen or catering for large events is essential.
• Strong cooking skills and attention to quality, sanitation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team under Executive Chef and oversee banquet kitchen operations.
• Prepare meals to guest specifications and ensure timely service.
• Monitor portions, temperatures, and food quality; maintain sanitation standards.
• Open/close kitchen and train staff across hotel outlets as needed.

Skills

Culinary management

Time management

Staff motivation

Health & safety

Kitchen equipment

Microsoft Office

POS system

Education

2-year degree

Tools

Point of Sale

Restaurant management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Courtyard by Marriott Box Elder is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead the culinary team under the Executive Chef, ensuring top-quality banquet dishes and consistency across events within the hotel complex. You will manage kitchen staff, supervise prep for weddings and conferences, and mentor cooks to meet exacting standards.

This full-time role demands strong leadership, sanitation discipline, and the ability to work varied shifts while maintaining guest-service excellence across all hotel