Creative Outlet Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume F&B

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks a kitchen leader to direct and supervise food production areas in a hotel setting. You will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure recipes, quality, sanitation, and cost controls meet standards for conventions and guest services.

You will oversee staff, assist department heads, and coordinate with other hotel teams to deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences while maintaining safety and compliance across facilities.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in hotel food & beverage or equivalent experience.
• Culinary degree with progressive F&B experience accepted.
• Strong leadership and guest-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise efficient operation of food production areas.
• Assist in daily/weekly duties with the Outlet-Restaurant and Banquet Managers.
• Ensure cleanliness, sanitation and safety in kitchen and storage areas.
• Oversee menu creation and maintain high quality for internal customers.
• Coordinate with other departments to support sales and events.
• Control food cost, waste and requisitions within budget.
• Participate in departmental meetings and hotel committees.

Skills

F&B management

Culinary leadership

High-volume catering

Staff training

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management seeks a kitchen leader to direct and supervise food production areas in a hotel setting. You will partner with the Executive Chef to ensure recipes, quality, sanitation, and cost controls meet standards for conventions and guest services.

You will oversee staff, assist department heads, and coordinate with other hotel teams to deliver exceptional food and beverage experiences while maintaining safety and compliance across facilities.