Banquet Sous Chef

marcuscorp; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with match

PTO

Holidays

Employee meals

Employee discounts

Career growth

Assistance program

Job summary

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel/Miller Time Pub & Grill team at Marcus Hotels & Resorts seeks a Banquet Chef to lead all banquet culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, cost control, and exceptional event execution. This is a salaried position based in Lincoln, NE.

You will develop a high-performing team, manage food, labor, and operating costs, and collaborate with sales, catering, and operations to deliver flawless large-scale events, with a salary of $57,000–$60,000

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years culinary experience, banquet or high-volume preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and cost control.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop banquet culinary team
• Execute banquet production based on BEOs and forecasts
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with sales, catering, and operations teams
• Act as culinary leader during high-volume events

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Food safety

Cost control

Schedule flexibility

Job description

The Banquet Chef leads all banquet culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, cost control, and exceptional event execution while developing a high-performing team. This is a salaried position $57,000 - $60,000 yearly.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Lead, train, and develop banquet culinary team
• Execute banquet production based on BEOs and forecasts
• Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Manage food, labor, and operating costs
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Collaborate with sales, catering, and operations teams
• Act as culinary leader during high-volume events

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5+ years culinary experience, banquet or high-volume preferred
• Previous leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of food safety and cost control
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekends and holidays

WHY JOIN OUR HOSPITALITY TEAM?

• Full Time Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company paid holidays
• Employee meal program
• Employee Discounts with Marriott Hotels and Marcus Hotels & Resort properties
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

About Marcus Hotels & Resorts

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are "People Pleasing People" who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel/Miller Time Pub & Grill and Marcus Hotels & Resorts are an Equal Opportunity Employer.