Banquet Sous Chef: Lead Creative, High-Impact Events

Pier Sixty Six; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Team meals

Free room nights

Job summary

Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for events and daily kitchen prep. Reporting to the Executive Banquet Chef, you will manage staff, design banquet menus, control costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and guest service for a luxury property.

Ideal candidates will have 4 years of culinary experience and, preferably, a 2-year degree in culinary arts or hospitality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of culinary, F&B, or related experience.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees and managers in banquet events.
• Controlling labor and operating expenses through budgeting, purchasing decisions and inventory control.
• Maintaining relationships with regular guests and cultivating relationships with new patrons.
• Designing creative banquet menus and amenity options with the Food & Beverage leadership team.
• Communicating with staff and managers to ensure operational needs are met.

Skills

Culinary experience

Leadership

Banquets

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts/Hotel & Restaurant Management

Job description

Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead culinary operations for events and daily kitchen prep. Reporting to the Executive Banquet Chef, you will manage staff, design banquet menus, control costs, and uphold the highest standards of quality and guest service for a luxury property.

Ideal candidates will have 4 years of culinary experience and, preferably, a 2-year degree in culinary arts or hospitality.