Banquet Sous Chef — Creative Lead in High-Volume Kitchen

Aimbridge-Hospitality; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen under Aimbridge Hospitality. You will craft menus, supervise a high-volume kitchen, and ensure top-quality presentations for events and banquets.

You’ll manage costs, train staff, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced 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

• Guest & Team Magic: Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team like it’s game day, and serve up positive vibes—making every guest feel special, every time!
• Aimbridge Excellence--Standards that Shine: Show up ready to roll and right on time, rocking Aimbridge Hospitality's standards—so the hotel runs safe, smooth, and totally on point!
• Leadership Legends: Lead your kitchen crew like a culinary coach—motivate, train, and guide them to greatness while ensuring everyone’s got the skills and spirit for success! From hiring top talent to serving up tasty training sessions, you’re the secret ingredient behind a winning team!
• Kitchen Wizardry: Juggle kitchen budgets, keep the pantry stocked, and track every detail while leading your crew to culinary greatness - all with a dash of style and sparkling organization! You’ll master food costs, wow with banquet displays, and keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every meal and team moment is a win!
• Creative Cuisine: Create Banquet Menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets—make every meal a masterpiece!

Skills

Guest & Team Magic

Aimbridge Excellence

Leadership Legends

Kitchen Wizardry

Creative Cuisine

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years of high-volume restaurant experience

Job description

Holiday Inn & Suites Nashville Downtown is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen under Aimbridge Hospitality. You will craft menus, supervise a high-volume kitchen, and ensure top-quality presentations for events and banquets.

You’ll manage costs, train staff, and uphold safety and cleanliness standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced hotel setting.