Banquet Sous Chef: Lead High-Impact Event Kitchens

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 0%?1

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 0%

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term  |

Zusammenfassung

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, craft high-quality dishes, and elevate dining experiences for guests. You’ll work with the Executive Chef and culinary team to support banquets, catering, and events while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and teamwork across the kitchen.

This role suits someone passionate about food, with experience in fast-paced hospitality settings, and a collaborative leadership style.

Qualifikationen

• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in culinary operations in restaurants, hotels, banquets, catering, or hospitality kitchens preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a passion for food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
• Knowledge of HACCP standards, sanitation practices, and health department compliance requirements.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and remain calm under pressure during busy service periods.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed in a hospitality environment.
• A passion for hospitality, culinary creativity, teamwork, and delivering memorable dining experiences.

Aufgaben

• Support daily kitchen operations across banquets, catering, and special events.
• Prepare, cook, and present high-quality food while maintaining consistency, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Supervise and support line cooks and kitchen team members during food preparation and service periods.
• Partner with the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef to execute menus, seasonal specials, and banquet offerings.
• Monitor food quality, kitchen cleanliness, inventory levels, and operational efficiency throughout each shift.
• Assist with food ordering, receiving, inventory management, and proper product storage procedures.
• Help maintain food cost controls, minimize waste, and support labor productivity goals.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and health department requirements.
• Train and support culinary team members on recipes, cooking techniques, safety procedures, and operational standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and positive kitchen environment that supports teamwork and operational excellence.
• Step into kitchen leadership responsibilities as needed to support smooth daily operations.
• Collaborate closely with Banquets, Food & Beverage, and Operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Culinary leadership

2+ years hospitality kitchen

Food safety standards

Teamwork & communication

Detail orientation

Multitasking under pressure

Flexible scheduling

Ausbildung

Culinary degree or formal training

Jobbeschreibung

Sonesta Hotels International Corporation is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, craft high-quality dishes, and elevate dining experiences for guests. You’ll work with the Executive Chef and culinary team to support banquets, catering, and events while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and teamwork across the kitchen.

This role suits someone passionate about food, with experience in fast-paced hospitality settings, and a collaborative leadership style.