Banquet Sous Chef

1 Hotels; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a detail-obsessed Banquet Sous Chef to lead a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen. You’ll supervise line staff, manage inventory, and handle on-the-spot solutions while learning from top chefs.

Strong leadership, culinary knowledge, and a passion for excellent guest service are essential. Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in similar work and a post-secondary diploma or degree in culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of similar work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible and able to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all manner of food prep and line staff supervision.
• Oversee inventory management and on-the-spot problem solving.
• Manage daily operations of a high-volume, scratch kitchen.
• Lead the kitchen team and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Culinary arts

Leadership

Communication

Education

Diploma or degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

If you’re reading this, we’re guessing you know your way around a kitchen. And if we’re right, well, read on.

We’re currently seeking a detail-obsessed Banquet Sous Chef with the leadership skills to motivate an amazing team, all while managing the daily (and detailed) operations of a high-volume, fast-paced scratch kitchen. Here’s the best part: you’ll continue to learn from some of the most creative chefs in the industry, assisting in all manner of food prep, line staff supervision, inventory, and lots of on-the-spot solutions. We are a top-notch team of food-lovers with the talent to change the way we live and eat. Interested? Show us you have what it takes, and the (kitchen) door is open.

About you...

Passionate about culinary arts and a minimum of 2 years of similar work experience.

A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.

Advanced knowledge of culinary operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.

Excels at communication, both verbal and written.

Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.