Banquet Sous Chef — Creative Kitchen Leader

Hotel Queen Mary; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, craft menu presentations, and uphold high standards of safety, waste reduction, and dish quality. You will mentor the kitchen team, manage costs, and collaborate on banquet displays to wow guests.

The role emphasizes creativity with strict adherence to hotel standards and a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a historic venue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Resolves complex workplace challenges, remaining composed under pressure.
• Leads, coaches, and mentors others to achieve excellence.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and maintain chef-level standards on service.
• Uphold Aimbridge Hospitality standards for safe, smooth hotel operations.
• Lead kitchen staff, train and guide the team, recruit top talent when needed.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock pantry, monitor food costs, and ensure cleanliness.
• Create banquet menus and design plating and buffet presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu design

Banquet service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach, CA is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, craft menu presentations, and uphold high standards of safety, waste reduction, and dish quality. You will mentor the kitchen team, manage costs, and collaborate on banquet displays to wow guests.

The role emphasizes creativity with strict adherence to hotel standards and a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences in a historic venue.