Banquet Sous Chef — Creative Lead for High-Volume Dining

Evolution Hospitality; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; 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

Evolution Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef at the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach. You will be the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes for events and ensuring presentations wow guests. Lead a team, uphold safety and cleanliness, and drive waste reduction while preserving quality.

The role emphasizes budgeting, menu design, and staff development, with a focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with positive vibes and maintain chef-style presence.
• Lead kitchen crew, train, coach, and recruit as needed to build a winning team.
• Manage kitchen budgets, pantry, and inventory; track costs and waste to optimize impact.
• Create Banquet Menus and plating/buffet presentations to wow guests.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization in accordance with standards.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Kitchen management

Food cost control

Menu design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Evolution Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef at the Queen Mary Hotel in Long Beach. You will be the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes for events and ensuring presentations wow guests. Lead a team, uphold safety and cleanliness, and drive waste reduction while preserving quality.

The role emphasizes budgeting, menu design, and staff development, with a focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences in a high-volume setting.