Banquet Sous Chef & Kitchen Leader (OEM)

Aimbridge Hospitality; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Westin Cincinnati is seeking a talented Sous Chef OEM under Aimbridge Hospitality to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes that wow guests and elevate events.

This full-time, overtime-eligible role demands kitchen leadership, budget awareness, menu design for banquets, and hands-on coaching to develop a winning team. You will uphold safety standards and collaborate with catering for excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong communication and safety/compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and lead the kitchen team with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Uphold safety and quality standards aligned with hotel brand.
• Coach, train, and develop staff to achieve culinary excellence.
• Manage budgets and food costs while ensuring banquet displays wow guests.
• Create banquet menus and design food presentations.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Budget management

Menu design

Food presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years high-volume restaurant experience

Job description

The Westin Cincinnati is seeking a talented Sous Chef OEM under Aimbridge Hospitality to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes that wow guests and elevate events.

This full-time, overtime-eligible role demands kitchen leadership, budget awareness, menu design for banquets, and hands-on coaching to develop a winning team. You will uphold safety standards and collaborate with catering for excellence.