Hotel Champlain Burlington Curio Collection - Sous Chef OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality in Burlington, VT, seeks a Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen, craft dishes for events, and ensure presentation and quality meet high standards. You’ll work with the team to keep the kitchen clean, safe, and organized while minimizing waste.

This full-time role offers leadership opportunities, budget oversight, menu design, and banquet display creativity, with benefits such as Daily Pay, medical/dental/vision, disability and life insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Independently resolves complex workplace challenges while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Demonstrates deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads and mentors others.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options promptly, and actively listens to colleagues and guests.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and lead the kitchen team with a positive, high-energy leadership style.
• Uphold Aimbridge Hospitality standards to ensure safe and smooth operations.
• Lead and train kitchen staff, from hiring to ongoing development.
• Manage kitchen budgets and food costs while keeping the pantry stocked.
• Create banquet menus and design plating for buffets and events.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Standards compliance

Kitchen budgeting

Menu design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Address 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT, 05401, US

Compensation $65,000.00 - $70,000.00/year

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

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.

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

Welcome to Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton. Unwind and explore Vermont from the ideal home base. Located where Lake Champlain’s natural beauty meets Burlington’s modern urban buzz. Discover a new neighborhood landmark that raises the bar in genuine and unexpected ways. A place where dreamers like you wake up every day to make their vision a reality—and where there’s always something new to excite you.