Banquet Sous Chef — Creative Cuisine & Kitchen Leader

Aimbridge Hospitality; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown is seeking a creative Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes that wow guests and maintaining exceptional standards. You will collaborate with front-of-house teams, manage staffing, and ensure safety, sanitation and cost controls align with Aimbridge Hospitality's high standards.

This role focuses on menu creation for banquets, mentoring staff, and driving waste reduction while delivering standout service in a bustling hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in a high volume, full service restaurant.
• Independently resolves complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to address concerns from colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, service and guest satisfaction.
• Coordinate with front-of-house teams to maintain smooth service, manage staffing and food preparation, control inventory and costs.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and company standards are met in all restaurant activities.
• Lead kitchen staff, train and mentor team, hire top talent and deliver training sessions.
• Create banquet menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

Waste reduction

Food quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years high-volume restaurant experience

Job description

Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown is seeking a creative Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes that wow guests and maintaining exceptional standards. You will collaborate with front-of-house teams, manage staffing, and ensure safety, sanitation and cost controls align with Aimbridge Hospitality's high standards.

This role focuses on menu creation for banquets, mentoring staff, and driving waste reduction while delivering standout service in a bustling hotel setting.