Banquet Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to deliver high quality menu items for events, restaurants, and in-room dining. The role directs daily kitchen operations and helps ensure adherence to company policies and procedures while maintaining culinary excellence.

You will lead a team, assist in menu development, manage food and labor costs, train staff, and ensure HACCP, OSHA, and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in the culinary industry.
• Positive leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and time management.
• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients and equipment.
• Familiar with HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel and restaurant management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations to ensure proper production of food items and policy compliance.
• Coordinate and organize the kitchen when the Area/Outlet Chef is absent.
• Assist in menu item creation, recipe cards and plate presentations while maintaining standards.
• Assist in managing food and labor costs according to financial guidelines.
• Provide training in food production and equipment usage to kitchen staff.
• Ensure HACCP, OSHA and sanitation guidelines are followed.
• Oversee inventory and requisition of food products.
• Interact with guests and service staff to ensure guest satisfaction and resolve issues.
• Stay informed about culinary developments and equipment innovations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Creativity

Hand-eye coordination

HACCP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Restaurant management software

Job description

Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Ctr is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to deliver high quality menu items for events, restaurants, and in-room dining. The role directs daily kitchen operations and helps ensure adherence to company policies and procedures while maintaining culinary excellence.

You will lead a team, assist in menu development, manage food and labor costs, train staff, and ensure HACCP, OSHA, and sanitation standards.