Banquet Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Miami, FL seeks a capable culinary leader to support the Executive Chef and run the kitchen in their absence. You will lead, train, and mentor a busy culinary team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and consistent food quality.

Ideal candidates have strong knife skills, a background in high-volume hospitality, and a collaborative leadership style. This full-time role requires flexibility with schedule and holidays, with a focus on delivering outstanding

Qualifications

• 1+ years culinary experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant or culinary program.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science or related certificate preferred.
• Flexible schedule; weekend, night, morning and holiday availability.
• Knowledgeable about cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and trends.
• Knife skills are excellent; strong leadership and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to craft exciting, innovative menus.
• Participate in team leadership, training, development and problem resolution while delivering outstanding service.
• Act as restaurant advocate and create personal guest experiences that drive return visits.
• Lead all kitchen activities in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Lead and train staff, plan, assign and direct work; supervise performance and discipline as needed.
• Order, stock and inspect quality of food items for daily service.
• Maintain budgeted labor costs and help manage overtime.
• Ensure timely food production and aim to complete tickets within 20 minutes.

Skills

Culinary experience

Flexible schedule

Cooking methods

Knife skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Science

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in Miami, FL seeks a capable culinary leader to support the Executive Chef and run the kitchen in their absence. You will lead, train, and mentor a busy culinary team while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and consistent food quality.

Ideal candidates have strong knife skills, a background in high-volume hospitality, and a collaborative leadership style. This full-time role requires flexibility with schedule and holidays, with a focus on delivering outstanding