Sous Chef OEM

L'Auberge de Sedona; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Plan

Job summary

L&Auberge de Sedona in Sedona, AZ is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the banquet kitchen with creative flair and high standards. You will craft presentations and supervise a team to deliver flawless events, while ensuring safe, organized operations and waste reduction.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and creating captivating banquet menus, with an overtime eligible manager (OEM) status and opportunities to showcase culinary talent at a luxury resort.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Demonstrates ability to resolve complex workplace challenges under pressure.
• Shows deep subject matter expertise and effectively leads, coaches, and mentors others.
• Communicates clearly, evaluates options, and actively listens to address concerns.

Responsibilities

• Guest & Team Magic: Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team and serve up positive vibes.
• Aimbridge Excellence--Standards that Shine: Maintain Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards for safe, smooth operations.
• Leadership Legends: Lead kitchen crew, train and guide, hire top talent, and deliver effective training sessions.
• Kitchen Wizardry: Manage budgets, stock pantry, track details, master food costs, and ensure spotless operations.
• Creative Cuisine: Create banquet menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Banquet planning

Food cost mgmt

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 - 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!
• 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 Our Resort L'Auberge de Sedona is the luxury, four-star resort that our guests seek out. Situated on the banks of Oak Creek in the heart of Sedona’s famed Red Rock country, L’Auberge de Sedona is a place where guests celebrate, connect, heal, and relax. Taking inspiration from the resort’s location on Oak Creek, L'Auberge de Sedona has 62 luxury cottages and 21 lodge-style guest rooms allowing for a “resort within a resort” experience or tranquil seclusion. Guests of our Sedona, AZ luxury resort don’t have to go far to experience what’s recognized as “One of the Top Ten Restaurants in the Southwest” by Condé Nast Traveler at the resort’s on-property restaurants, Cress on Oak Creek and Etch Kitchen & Bar, or experience true rejuvenation at the L’Apothecary Spa. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

Application deadline for Colorado positions:

Source: Hospitality Online