Banquet Sous Chef: Lead High-Impact Event Menus

Sonesta Hotels; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Educational Assistance

Hotel Discounts

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, create high-quality dishes, and deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests at our properties.

In this fast-paced, hospitality-focused role, you’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on banquets, catering, and special events, while upholding HACCP guidelines, food safety, and superior teamwork.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or training preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in culinary operations, hospitals, hotels, or banquets.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety standards.
• Efficient in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations across banquets, catering, and events.
• Prepare and present high-quality dishes while maintaining standards.
• Supervise line cooks and kitchen staff during service periods.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menus and seasonal specials.
• Monitor quality, cleanliness, inventory, and efficiency across each shift.
• Assist with food ordering, receiving, and storage procedures.
• Help maintain food costs and labor productivity.
• Ensure HACCP and health department compliance.
• Train team on recipes, techniques, safety, and standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and positive team environment.
• Step into leadership roles as needed to support operations.
• Collaborate with Banquets, F&B, and Operations to deliver guest experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team management

Quality control

Education

Culinary degree or training

Job description

Sonesta International Hotels is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, create high-quality dishes, and deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests at our properties.

In this fast-paced, hospitality-focused role, you’ll collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on banquets, catering, and special events, while upholding HACCP guidelines, food safety, and superior teamwork.