Banquet Sous Chef - Summer 2026

Deer Valley Resort; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deer Valley season pass

Free skiing at Alterra Resorts

Friends and family ski discounts

Subsidized meals

Subsidized housing

Staff discounts

Healthcare options

401k plan

Job summary

Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, seeks an experienced Sous Chef for the Summer 2026 season to assist the executive banquet chef with daily supervision of kitchen staff and banquet operations. You will guide production, oversee quality, and help develop new menu items for peak banquets and events.

The role requires supervisory experience in fine dining, a current SafeServe certificate, and the ability to lift 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a fine dining restaurant kitchen.
• Current SafeServe certificate.
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Able to withstand frequent up/down, twisting, and repetitive movements.

Responsibilities

• Operate the kitchen with focus on food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Develop new menu items with the Resort's executive banquet chef.
• Direct kitchen staff in the absence of the executive banquet chef.
• Handle forecasting, payroll, scheduling, recruiting, training, supervising, and disciplining staff.
• Ensure efficient production flow and portion consistency in recipes.
• Daily ordering and receiving based on banquet volume.
• Maintain equipment and facilities.
• Maintain safe, sanitary working conditions per health codes.
• Attend banquet meetings when needed and coordinate with Sales/Banquet Setup teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Food quality

Guest service

Education

SafeServe certificate

Job description

Seasonal

Classic, consistent quality from a winning team!

Deer Valley Resort is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, in the historic mining town of Park City which has evolved into an exciting and diverse mountain ski town. Our staff consists of locals, transplants, seasonal workers from all 50 states and international students from around the globe. We are a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcome, appreciated, and valued. No matter if you are 14 or 84 years, there is a place for you in the Deer Valley family! (Last year over 1,100 staff members celebrated their fifth season or more at Deer Valley).

• Ski perks (vary based on employment status) may include Deer Valley season pass, free skiing or riding at other Alterra Resorts and select local Utah resorts
• Friends and family ski discounts, free staff ski lessons and discounted rentals (winter staff only)
• Subsidized meals at Employee Dining Rooms offered for staff while on shift
• Subsidized housing options available for seasonal full-time staff
• Discounts for staff members at restaurants, shops, and service providers in Park City
• Healthcare options are available for staff members
• 401k plan with company match

Purpose of Position

A Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the executive banquet chef with daily supervision and direction of kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate the kitchen with great attention to food quality, taste, and presentation
• Develop new menu items in conjunction with the Resort executive banquet chef
• Direct kitchen personnel in the absence of the executive banquet chef
• Carry out administrative functions, including forecasting, payroll, scheduling, recruiting, training, supervising, and disciplining kitchen staff
• Organize an efficient flow of production and assure quality and portion consistency in recipes
• Daily Ordering and receiving product based on volume of banquets businesses
• Ensure proper maintenance of the equipment and facilities
• Maintain safe and sanitary working conditions in accordance with health codes
• Able to attend and communicate in Banquet meetings in the absence of the Executive Banquet Chef.
• Can communicate and work with the Sales and Banquet Setup team
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory capacity in a fine dining restaurant kitchen required
• Possess a current SafeServe certificate
• Able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Able to withstand frequent up/down, twisting, and repetitive movements

Dates Of Employment

• Summer 2026

Pay Rate

• Pay: $28.00 per hour

Deer Valley Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer.