Banquet Kitchen Lead & Team Mentor

Oak View Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Sous Chef in Birmingham, Alabama, to support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, maintaining sanitation, and training kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality and safety. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in upscale banquet, hotel, or convention center environment with supervisory experience.
• Excellent verbal communication, active listening, and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of kitchen operations and food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen staff and food preparation activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in the kitchen.
• Assist Executive Chef in administrative duties related to kitchen operations.

Skills

Food preparation methods

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

ServSafe certification

Health Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Oak View Group is seeking a Sous Chef in Birmingham, Alabama, to support the Executive Chef in kitchen operations. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, maintaining sanitation, and training kitchen staff.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to quality and safety. This position offers competitive benefits including health insurance and paid time off.