Banquet Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Event Prep

Oak View Group; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Oak View Group in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, banquet and buffet execution, staff supervision, scheduling, sanitation, and inventory management. The role requires leadership, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position pays an hourly rate of $28.00 and offers health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with matching, and

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in a similar role within an upscale banquet, hotel, or convention center environment.
• Current state-issued Health Certificate and required immunizations.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge and hands-on experience with food preparation methods and kitchen operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, guests, and vendors in a variety of situations.
• Excellent verbal communication, active listening, and customer service skills.
• Proven experience training, mentoring, motivating, and evaluating staff to support strong team performance.
• Capable of delegating responsibilities effectively to meet operational goals and achieve desired results.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to respond quickly and effectively in fast-paced situations.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail in a changing environment.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as needed.
• Physically able to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Comfortable working independently as well as alongside kitchen staff during food preparation and service.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations for both guests and staff.
• Skilled at identifying issues, reviewing information, and implementing practical solutions.
• Basic mathematical knowledge, including arithmetic and calculations related to kitchen operations, inventory, and food preparation.
• Experience with US Foods Menu Profit Pro is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all line set-up, prep, and breakdown activities. Responsible for in-service delegation of tasks to line personnel.
• Supervises all buffet, beverage, break, and carving table set-up and breakdown.
• Responsible for the setup of all equipment necessary for the above-mentioned areas, including but not limited to chafing dishes, sternos, china, serving ware, silverware, bowls and platters, heating lamps, and cutting boards
• Assists Executive Chef with fulfilling kitchen record-keeping and administrative requirements, including food inventories and ordering of food products.
• Responsible for organizing employee work schedules, ensuring appropriate coverage for all kitchen areas.
• Measure, mix and cook ingredients according to recipes
• Use a variety of pots, pans, knives, and other equipment to prepare and serve food.
• Maintain a clean kitchen. At the end of the day, there should be NO food debris on the floor, walls, equipment, work tables, ceilings, or any other surface located within the kitchen area. This same standard must be maintained in all food production areas outside of the main kitchen.
• Ensures kitchen staff are aware of workplace expectations by providing ongoing assistance, training, and mentoring to kitchen staff. Promote a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative workplace environment by working side by side with staff.
• Assists Executive Chef to ensure quality, consistency, and concept are maintained. Monitors production of food preparation, ensuring recipe specifications, portion controls, and kitchen timings are met.
• Monitors all food served relative to appearance, temperature, sanitary, and quality standards.
• Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
• Guide, direct, and motivate kitchen employees.
• Ensure that all food safety standards are followed.
• Communicate with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Make decisions and solve problems. Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
• Evaluate information against standards.
• Carry out ideas, programs, systems, or products.
• Document and record all personnel discipline information. Work with Human Resources for personnel discipline issues.
• Other duties as assigned by Executive Chef.

Skills

Staff training

Food preparation knowledge

Kitchen operations

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification

Health Certificate

Immunizations

US Foods Menu Profit Pro experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

US Foods Menu Profit Pro

Job description

Oak View Group in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, banquet and buffet execution, staff supervision, scheduling, sanitation, and inventory management. The role requires leadership, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced hospitality setting, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position pays an hourly rate of $28.00 and offers health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan with matching, and