Banquet Sous Chef

Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401K match

Job summary

Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and executing glamorous banquet events. You will lead the culinary team, ensure top-tier cuisine, and drive consistency across all plated and buffet servings.

Ideal candidates bring a culinary degree and 3+ years in banquet leadership, with strong leadership, communication, and food-safety skills.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in banquet operations.
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food preparation techniques, and presentation.
• Creativity and ability to develop innovative and visually appealing dishes.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and recipe development for banquet events
• Supervise and train culinary team members, ensuring proper techniques and adherence to standards
• Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless event execution
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Support the Executive Chef in menu tastings, special promotions, and menu engineering
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations to enhance the banquet dining experience

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Join the exceptional team at Le Méridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport, where sophisticated style meets South Florida’s vibrant energy! We’re seeking passionate, driven individuals to deliver world-class service at our chic, contemporary hotel. Located minutes from Fort Lauderdale Airport and the beach, our property offers a dynamic environment with luxury accommodations, cutting-edge meeting spaces, a rooftop pool, and European-inspired dining at our acclaimed restaurant, Toro Latin Kitchen & Lounge. As part of our team, you’ll create unforgettable experiences for guests and enjoy numerous opportunities for career growth in a fast-paced, exciting setting. If you thrive on teamwork, innovation, and excellence, Le Méridien Dania Beach is the perfect place to elevate your career.

Overview

Are you a talented and passionate culinary professional with a flair for creating exceptional banquet experiences? Join our team as a Banquet Sous Chef and showcase your creativity, leadership, and culinary skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. As a key member of our culinary team, you will assist the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and executing banquet events, ensuring high-quality cuisine and an unforgettable dining experience for our guests. If you thrive in a collaborative and high-energy atmosphere, have a strong attention to detail, and are dedicated to culinary excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our guests' special occasions and be part of a vibrant hospitality team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu planning and recipe development for banquet events
• Supervise and train culinary team members, ensuring proper techniques and adherence to standards
• Oversee food preparation and presentation, ensuring quality and consistency
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, and manage food costs
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless event execution
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Support the Executive Chef in menu tastings, special promotions, and menu engineering
• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations to enhance the banquet dining experience

As a Banquet Sous Chef, you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise and contribute to memorable dining experiences for our guests. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within our dynamic hotel/resort environment. Join our team of passionate culinary professionals and be part of a rewarding career journey where your talent and creativity will be valued.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in a culinary leadership role, preferably in banquet operations
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food preparation techniques, and presentation
• Creativity and ability to develop innovative and visually appealing dishes
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.