Banquet Sous Chef

Peregrine Hospitality; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality in Atlanta, GA seeks an experienced Banquet Sous Chef to assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in preparing culinary offerings for banquets, pastry, and stewarding, while maintaining high standards of flavor, texture and presentation.

You will lead a kitchen team, uphold sanitation practices, manage inventories and opening/closing procedures, and ensure efficient, courteous service to guests.

Qualifications

• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and execution of culinary offerings, ensuring flavor, technique, and presentation.
• Uphold sanitation practices and safety standards per regulations.
• Lead the team in managing guest orders with prompt, courteous service.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies for assigned stations.
• Direct opening and closing procedures including setup and daily checklists.

Job description

As a Banquet Sous Chef, you will assist the Sous Chef and Executive Chef and be responsible for the preparation of food items while delivering outstanding service in Banquets division. Areas or responsibility may include banquets kitchen, pastry, cafeteria, and stewarding. Additionally, this position is responsible for menu item creation, scheduling, maintaining payroll, ordering, organization, cleanliness and sanitation of all work areas and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the preparation and execution of culinary offerings, ensuring every dish reflects the highest standards of flavor, technique, and presentation.
• Uphold sanitation practices and organizational standards at all workstations, enforcing all local, state, and industry food safety regulations.
• Lead the team in managing guest orders, fostering a welcoming and efficient environment through prompt and gracious service.
• Demonstrate an expert command of menu items, culinary techniques, ingredients, and departmental procedures to expertly guide staff and exceed guest expectations.
• Oversee inventory control by accurately requisitioning, stocking, and maintaining all provisions at assigned stations, optimizing efficiency and consistency in kitchen operations.
• Execute quality checks on dishes, guaranteeing compliance with food handling, storage, and company quality assurance protocols.
• Direct comprehensive opening and closing procedures, from systematic setup and breakdown of workstations to the completion of daily checklists.
• Champion a culture of safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Inspire teamwork and positive collaboration both within the kitchen brigade and across departments, serving as a role model of professionalism.
• Demonstrate exemplary reliability and commitment to standards of attendance, flexibility, and the fulfillment of tasks entrusted by management.

Job Requirements

• Understand and align with the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Prioritize tasks, work efficiently with limited supervision, and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.
• Communicate effectively in the primary workplace language, demonstrating excellent communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of PPE, equipment handling, and compliance with required licenses or certifications.
• Ability to comprehend and follow recipes.
• Work well under pressure and in challenging conditions, using good judgment to resolve problems, follow directions, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently to assist guests
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel
• Ascend and descend a ladder

Pay: The annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000 plus incentive eligibility based on performance.

Disclaimer

All duties and requirements stated are essential job functions. This description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that an associate in the position may be asked to perform. This does not create an employee contract, express implied, or otherwise, and does not alter the “at will” employment relationship of the employer or employee. Management reserves the right to change, modify and/or alter any of the duties listed to meet business needs.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free. Peregrine Hospitality participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• ServSafe

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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