Banquet Sous Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic Nebraska landmark as a Banquet Sous Chef, where you will lead culinary operations and ensure exceptional dining experiences. This role requires a passionate leader with a strong culinary background and a commitment to quality and safety standards. Collaborate with a talented team to create memorable meals for guests while managing banquet functions efficiently. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and advancement within a respected hospitality brand. Become part of a legacy that values excellence and innovation in the culinary arts.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Vacation Time

Free Employee Parking

Free Meals During Shifts

Discounts at Hotels

Free/Discounted Movie Tickets

Training and Development

Promotion Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years in large scale banquet preparation preferred.
• Good knowledge of safety and sanitation standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and varied schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise culinary operations and staff scheduling.
• Maintain cleanliness and operational standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients and staff.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Food Safety Standards

Cost Control

Mathematical Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Schooling

Tools

Slicers

Mixers

Food Processors

Job description

Description

Banquet Sous Chef

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in search of a talented and driven leader as our next Banquet Sous Chef. This key role on our culinary team will have lead the banquets culinary operations.

We only hire those who are at the top of their game and specialize in the details!Guests tell us that they love to visit our property, as a place to connect, celebrate and be inspired!Our teams deliver magic, day in and day out.Come be a part of history at this Nebraska Landmark! Part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln has been serving Nebraska's capital city for nearly 90 years and has evolved as the benchmark for hospitality.

What will you be doing?

• Interview, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and participate in activities of banquet cooks, and other personnel involved in preparing, cooking, and presenting food in accordance with recipe notation, productivity standards, cost controls, and forecast needs.
• Schedules appropriate number of staff according to daily needs of banquet functions and weekly forecasts.
• Maintain banquet event orders and food delivery requests per daily guidelines.
• Responsible for and supervises daily culinary and stewarding operations in the absence of Executive Chef assigning, in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision for efficient operation of kitchen.
• Ensure that all standards of cleanliness and maintenance are consistently met throughout the department by all associates per Marcus Hotels and Resorts, Marriott and Lancaster County Health Department standards.
• Listen actively and communicate clearly while interacting with internal and external customers to promote food products.Analyze feedback from clients and associates; make suggestions working with the Executive Chef to implement suggestions for improvement.
• Monitor staff performance, product quality and production flow; foster improvement where necessary.
• Adhere to control procedures for cost and quality.

What you will bring to the role?

• High school education required.Minimum of 2 years formal culinary schooling or equivalent work experience in large scale banquet preparation, preferred.
• Good working knowledge of accepted safety and sanitation standards.
• Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
• Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.
• Knowledge of food and labor cost controls and the calculation of these controls.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
• Ability to perform duties in confined spaces within extreme temperature ranges.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, holidays and the ability to work under pressure.

What is in it for you?

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered for full time associates following initial waiting period
• 401K
• Paid vacation time for eligible associates
• Free employee parking on site
• Free meal during each shift worked
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resort locations & Marriott worldwide locations
• Free/discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theater locations
• Marriott Brand training and development
• Ability to transfer and promote within Marcus Hotels & Resorts

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.