Banquet Sous Chef — Lead Luxury Event Production

General Admin NYC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Benefits

Job summary

José Andrés Group is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. This role leads banquet culinary operations, working closely with Executive Leadership to deliver high-volume events with precision and hospitality standards.

You will review BEOs, supervise banquet cooks, and develop the team in a luxurious hotel environment, ensuring flawless execution from plated dinners to buffets and receptions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional culinary experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Luxury hotel, banquet, catering, high-volume events experience preferred.
• Experience reading and executing from BEOs and detailed event specifications.
• Ability to train, coach, and motivate culinary team.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary preparation and execution for banquets, weddings, corporate functions, receptions, and events.
• Review BEOs to understand menus, guest counts, service styles, timelines, dietary restrictions, and requests.
• Ensure food is prepared and served according to recipes, portions, and timelines.
• Coordinate multiple events and production needs simultaneously.
• Oversee plated dinners, buffets, receptions, and hors d'oeuvres.
• Maintain hands-on presence during prep and service.
• Communicate shortages or production concerns to leadership.
• Ensure proper food temperatures and service timelines.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Organization

Time management

Team development

BEO interpretation

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

José Andrés Group is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. This role leads banquet culinary operations, working closely with Executive Leadership to deliver high-volume events with precision and hospitality standards.

You will review BEOs, supervise banquet cooks, and develop the team in a luxurious hotel environment, ensuring flawless execution from plated dinners to buffets and receptions.