Sous Chef-Banquets

OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

On-site wellness programs

Employee rates on hotel stays

Job summary

OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, located along the Oklahoma River in the Horizons District of Oklahoma City, seeks a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and training. This role requires coordinating menu planning, inventory management, and staff development to ensure high-quality, consistent dishes that meet OKANA standards.

Join a dynamic property with 400+ rooms, diverse dining options, and expansive event spaces, while advancing your culinary leadership

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; culinary education or certifications preferred.
• 3 years of culinary leadership experience, including 2+ years in a full-service hotel or resort.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and current with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving financial goals.
• Direct and maintain kitchen operations in collaboration with the culinary leadership team.
• Ensure menu planning, inventory management and staff training meet standards.
• Coordinate with outlets to maintain quality and consistency.
• Train and develop line cooks and supervise kitchen staff.
• Direct purchasing to ensure quality and quantity.
• Enforce sanitation and proper food handling procedures.
• Prepare and train staff on menus, recipe cards and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cost control

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School diploma

Culinary education or certifications (preferred)

Job description

Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.

Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on‑site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.

Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.

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About Our Property

Welcome to OKANA Resort and Indoor WaterPark. Located along the picturesque Oklahoma River in the vibrant Horizons District, near downtown Oklahoma City, OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park offers exceptional career opportunities. Conveniently situated with a dynamic indoor waterpark, over 400 well‑appointed guest rooms and suites—including premium riverfront accommodations—a range of dining options, and extensive meeting and event spaces spanning 30,000 square feet, OKANA provides a unique setting for a rewarding career journey. Shape your career in the heart of Oklahoma City at OKANA. Join us to contribute to our distinctive atmosphere and foster your personal and professional growth. Be a part of OKANA Resort & Indoor Water Park, where your career aspirations meet a world‑class destination. #BMC-Okana

What You Will Have An Opportunity To Do

Find your belonging by being a part of our supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success.

About The Role

The Sous Chef is an entry‑level culinary supervisor reporting directly to the Executive Chef. This individual is responsible for assisting the culinary leadership team in the day‑to‑day operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, inventory management, staff training & compliance, ensuring that food quality consistently exceeds OKANA standards. This is a hands‑on role that requires working side by side with the line cooks in maintaining a smooth and efficient kitchen operation. The individual also must be involved with the training of the kitchen team, developing and grooming aspiring culinarians under his/her guidance.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist in obtaining financial goals.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and timely.
• Direct and correct the presentation and portioning of food according to Pyramid Global Hospitality standards.
• Keep in contact with all outlets to ensure quality and consistency.
• Maintain work area clean and organized.
• Promote employee empowerment.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Select daily specials that fit local trends and needs.
• Select, train, supervise, develop, discipline and counsel employees in accordance with Pyramid Global Hospitality policies and procedures.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor to include cross‑training.
• Direct purchasing to ensure proper quality and quantities.
• Direct staff in sanitation and sanitary food handling.
• Perform in the capacity of any position supervised.
• Prepare and train staff in use of working menus, recipe cards and photo standards.

What are we looking for?

• High School diploma required; culinary education or certifications preferable.
• 3 years of experience in culinary leadership, including at least 2 years in a full‑service hotel or resort.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Versatile background in various cooking methods, including use of ingredients, styles, equipment, and procedures.
• Keen sense of quality and cost control that impacts financial results.
• Customer‑centric approach to interacting with hotel guests and clients during site inspections and VIP events.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices; current with all relevant food certifications.

OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all‑encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Compensation

$60,000 – $65,000

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.