Banquet Kitchen Leader & Culinary Mentor

Omni Hotels; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts at Barton Creek Resort & Spa seeks a Banquet Sous Chef to lead the culinary team for high-volume events, supervise line cooks and garde manger, and ensure quality, consistency, and cost controls while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

With 2+ years in culinary management within banquet or restaurant settings, you will mentor staff, uphold Omni standards, and collaborate with hotel leadership to elevate banquet operations.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management experience in high-volume, full-service banquet or restaurant kitchen.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Creative and up-to-speed on new concepts and food trends.
• Proven leadership and staff training abilities.
• Ability to train staff and interact with guests professionally.
• Experience managing schedules, inventory, payroll and costs.
• Clear English communication with guests and colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and multi-tasking ability.
• Proficient with computers; ServSafe certified food manager.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Partner to Hire, train, supervise, motivate, mentor, schedule and discipline all culinary department associates.
• Order items for the following day from all storerooms and stewarding.
• Ensure sanitation procedures are followed and the kitchen is clean and orderly.
• Maintain adequate supply of products and ensure timely preparation.
• Establish standard recipes and ensure compliance with them.
• Oversee line cooks and Garde Manger; ensure quality and plating standards.
• Train staff on menu items, ingredients, and cooking methods.
• Operate and maintain department equipment and report malfunctions.
• Monitor staffing to meet guest service and financial objectives.
• Enforce safety procedures and loss prevention policies.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Staff training

English communication

Education

College education preferred

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Cookware & kitchen equipment

Job description

Omni Hotels & Resorts at Barton Creek Resort & Spa seeks a Banquet Sous Chef to lead the culinary team for high-volume events, supervise line cooks and garde manger, and ensure quality, consistency, and cost controls while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

With 2+ years in culinary management within banquet or restaurant settings, you will mentor staff, uphold Omni standards, and collaborate with hotel leadership to elevate banquet operations.