Lux Banquet Sous Chef – Lead High-End Events

Compass Group USA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

CULINAIRE is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to oversee banquet culinary functions and assist with all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. You will ensure adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.

The role requires leadership to motivate and direct back-of-house associates, with focus on cost controls and high standards in a luxury banquet environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related luxury banquet culinary experience including 2 year at the management level.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, catering, fine dining, and/or related food service operations.
• Knowledge of food and industry trends with a focus on quality, production, sanitation, safety, food cost controls, and presentation.
• Ability to set up and distribute production sheets.
• Supervisory, leadership, training, management, and coaching skills.
• ServSafe or Department of Health Certification is preferred.
• Computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products including Excel.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and monitors preparation and cooking of various food items.
• Assists with planning and creating menus.
• Rolls out new culinary programs in conjunction with the marketing and culinary team.
• Assists with managing cost controls and controlling expenditure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Luxury banquet experience

2+ years management

Menu planning

Food cost controls

Supervisory/leadership

Health dept compliance

Excel (MS Office)

Education

Associate's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CULINAIRE is seeking a Banquet Sous Chef to oversee banquet culinary functions and assist with all phases of planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation. You will ensure adherence to client culture, Health Department regulations, and company standards for quality, freshness, and presentation.

The role requires leadership to motivate and direct back-of-house associates, with focus on cost controls and high standards in a luxury banquet environment.