Banquet Sous Chef — Lead Creative Feasts & Team Excellence

Aimbridge Hospitality; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, 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 Stella Hotel & Ballroom invites applications for a Sous Chef of Banquets. You’ll be the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes for events and collaborating with the Executive Banquet Chef to maintain safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

This overtime-eligible manager role emphasizes cost control, menu design, staff leadership, and flawless presentation, with opportunities to influence high-profile events in Kenosha's downtown setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years progressive Banquet Kitchen experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficiency with company-approved computer programs and ability to manage financial data.
• Strong communication and quick decision-making under pressure.

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: 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 Standards

Leadership Coaching

Kitchen Budgeting

Menu & Plating

Tools

Computer skills (spreadsheets/word processing)

Job description

The Stella Hotel & Ballroom invites applications for a Sous Chef of Banquets. You’ll be the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes for events and collaborating with the Executive Banquet Chef to maintain safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

This overtime-eligible manager role emphasizes cost control, menu design, staff leadership, and flawless presentation, with opportunities to influence high-profile events in Kenosha's downtown setting.