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, and Vision Coverage

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Sous Chef at Hotel Champlain Burlington, Curio Collection by Hilton, leads the banquet kitchen and crafts dishes for events. You’ll supervise a kitchen team, maintain cleanliness and safety, and drive waste reduction while delivering high-quality presentations.

This overtime-eligible manager role requires balancing budgets, menu design, and staff development to showcase culinary excellence in banquet service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for the role.
• 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and maintain a positive team atmosphere.
• Uphold Aimbridge Hospitality standards and safety.
• Lead kitchen team, hire/train staff and mentor team members.
• Manage kitchen budgets and food costs for banquets.
• Create banquet menus and design plating and buffet presentations.

Skills

Guest Service

Aimbridge Standards

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Creative Cuisine

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.