Banquet Sous Chef

COREcruitment Ltd; Sausalito (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k)

Benefits package

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Sausalito, CA, is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead our luxury banquet kitchen. The role focuses on delivering exceptional food and service for high-profile events, supervising staff, and ensuring on-time execution across multiple events.

With 5+ years in a commercial kitchen and strong leadership, you will maintain high safety, quality standards, and guest satisfaction. Experience in hospitality or high-volume settings is preferred.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a commercial kitchen.
• Experience in banquet, catering, hotel or high-volume operations.
• Strong leadership to supervise a kitchen team.
• Excellent knife skills and wide range of cooking techniques.
• Ability to organize and oversee multiple events with high standards.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email and Excel.
• Professional, presentable and guest-focused approach.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily banquet kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency meet established standards.
• Supervise and support banquet cooks, ensuring dishes are prepared and delivered to the correct specifications.
• Coordinate food preparation and service timelines in line with banquet event orders (BEOs).
• Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring smooth kitchen execution and timely delivery.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, and Banquet Captains to coordinate event requirements and service equipment.
• Oversee kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and stewarding standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling, timekeeping, training, recruitment, and disciplinary matters as required.
• Support food ordering, inventory management, and month-end stock counts.
• Attend BEO meetings and departmental meetings to ensure effective communication and event preparation.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organisation.
• Deliver a professional, guest-focused approach when interacting with guests and event teams.

Skills

Leadership

Banquet operations

Food safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Email

Job description

Banquet Sous Chef - Luxury Hospitality Property

Salary: Approximately $77,000, with flexibility depending on experience

Benefits: PTO, 401(k), and benefits package

With more than 40 weddings taking place this year and multiple events often running across the same weekend, this role is ideal for a hands-on chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading a team, and takes pride in delivering exceptional food and service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily banquet kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency meet established standards.
• Supervise and support banquet cooks, ensuring dishes are prepared and delivered to the correct specifications.
• Coordinate food preparation and service timelines in line with banquet event orders (BEOs).
• Manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring smooth kitchen execution and timely delivery.
• Work closely with the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, and Banquet Captains to coordinate event requirements and service equipment.
• Oversee kitchen organisation, cleanliness, and stewarding standards.
• Assist with staff scheduling, timekeeping, training, recruitment, and disciplinary matters as required.
• Support food ordering, inventory management, and month-end stock counts.
• Attend BEO meetings and departmental meetings to ensure effective communication and event preparation.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organisation.
• Deliver a professional, guest-focused approach when interacting with guests and event teams.

What We're Looking For:

• At least five years of experience working in a commercial kitchen.
• Previous experience in banquet, catering, hotel, or high-volume culinary operations is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to supervise and motivate a kitchen team.
• Excellent knife skills and a strong understanding of a wide range of cooking techniques.
• The ability to organise and oversee multiple events at once while maintaining high standards.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills, including email and Excel.
• A professional, presentable, and guest-focused approach.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Spanish language skills are preferred.