Delta Hotels Southlake - Sous Chef OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality; Southlake (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting delicious bites and spectacular displays for events. You’ll balance creativity with high standards, ensure cleanliness and safety, and help reduce waste while maximizing ingredients.

This overtime-eligible manager role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in a high-volume setting. You’ll mentor the kitchen team, design banquet menus, manage food costs, and deliver polished culinary experiences at Delta

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in high-volume, full-service restaurant preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor kitchen staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and lead the kitchen team with energy and positivity.
• Adhere to Aimbridge Hospitality standards for safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Motivate, train, and develop kitchen staff to achieve excellence.
• Manage kitchen budgets, food costs, and inventory while maintaining quality.
• Create banquet menus and present food with polished plating and displays.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Cost control

Menu design

Waste reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Join our team as Sous Chef!

As the Sous Chef, you’re the creative force behind the banquet kitchen, whipping up delicious bites that wow every guest. Whether you’re following classic recipes or inventing new favorites for special events, you make sure every dish looks and tastes amazing. You team up to keep everything spotless, safe, and organized, all while making smart choices to reduce waste and get the most from every ingredient. If you love mixing creativity with top-notch standards, this is where you shine!

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.

Key Skills/Responsibilities

• Guest & Team Magic: Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team like it’s game day, and serve up positive vibes—making every guest feel special, every time!
• Aimbridge Excellence--Standards that Shine: Show up ready to roll and right on time, rocking Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards—so the hotel runs safe, smooth, and totally on point!
• Leadership Legends: Lead your kitchen crew like a culinary coach—motivate, train, and guide them to greatness while ensuring everyone’s got the skills and spirit for success! From hiring top talent to serving up tasty training sessions, you’re the secret ingredient behind a winning team!
• Kitchen Wizardry: Juggle kitchen budgets, keep the pantry stocked, and track every detail while leading your crew to culinary greatness—all with a dash of style and sparkling organization! You’ll master food costs, wow with banquet displays, and keep the kitchen spotless, making sure every meal and team moment is a win!
• Creative Cuisine: Create Banquet Menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets—make every meal a masterpiece!

Education & Experience

• Typically requires an Bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience in a high volume, full service restaurant.
• Independently resolves complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to address concerns from colleagues and guests.

Benefits

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake offers accommodations in Southlake. Dallas is 24 mi from the hotel, while Arlington is 16 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, 7.5 mi from Delta Hotels by Marriott Dallas Southlake.