Banquet Sous Chef — Creative Lead for High-Volume Kitchen

Aimbridge-Hospitality; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; 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

The Sous Chef at Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton, leads the banquet kitchen and crafts dishes for events. You’ll supervise a kitchen team, maintain cleanliness and safety, and drive waste reduction while delivering high-quality presentations.

This overtime-eligible manager role requires balancing budgets, menu design, and staff development to showcase culinary excellence in banquet service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and maintain a positive team atmosphere.
• Uphold Aimbridge Hospitality standards and safety.
• Lead kitchen team, hire/train staff and mentor team members.
• Manage kitchen budgets and food costs for banquets.
• Create banquet menus and design plating and buffet presentations.

Skills

Guest Service

Aimbridge Standards

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Creative Cuisine

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Sous Chef at Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton, leads the banquet kitchen and crafts dishes for events. You’ll supervise a kitchen team, maintain cleanliness and safety, and drive waste reduction while delivering high-quality presentations.

This overtime-eligible manager role requires balancing budgets, menu design, and staff development to showcase culinary excellence in banquet service.