Marriott Palmetto Resort and Spa - Sous Chef OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; 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

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to be the creative force behind a busy banquet kitchen, delivering high-volume, high-quality dishes that wow guests. You will lead a kitchen crew, maintain standards, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.

This overtime-eligible manager role focuses on controlling food costs, crafting banquet menus, and presenting attractive buffets, while mentoring staff and upholding company service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and rally the team with positive energy.
• Maintain Aimbridge Hospitality standards for safety, smooth operations.
• Lead kitchen crew with hiring, training, and coaching to achieve excellence.
• Manage budgets, stock pantry, and track costs while maintaining organization.
• Create banquet menus and plating/buffet presentations.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food cost control

Banquet presentation

Creative cuisine

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

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• 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

The Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa provides a coastal resort workplace connected to the Bradenton Convention Center and close to downtown Bradenton. The property features 252 spacious guest rooms, the Oyster River Rooftop, The Social restaurant, and wellness-focused amenities at Revive, including a pool, spa, and fitness center. Team members support a wide range of guest experiences—from beachfront recreation at The Beach Club at Riviera Dunes to social events at The Yard at SoBay Center. With 10,000 square feet of meeting space, the resort attracts conferences, celebrations, and corporate groups. It’s a vibrant, full‑service environment ideal for staff who enjoy working in a luxury, resort‑style setting.