The Westin Cincinnati - Sous Chef OEM

Aimbridge Hospitality; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Westin Cincinnati is seeking a talented Sous Chef OEM under Aimbridge Hospitality to lead the banquet kitchen, crafting dishes that wow guests and elevate events.

This full-time, overtime-eligible role demands kitchen leadership, budget awareness, menu design for banquets, and hands-on coaching to develop a winning team. You will uphold safety standards and collaborate with catering for excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong communication and safety/compliance awareness.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and lead the kitchen team with enthusiasm and professionalism.
• Uphold safety and quality standards aligned with hotel brand.
• Coach, train, and develop staff to achieve culinary excellence.
• Manage budgets and food costs while ensuring banquet displays wow guests.
• Create banquet menus and design food presentations.

Skills

Guest service

Team leadership

Budget management

Menu design

Food presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-4 years high-volume restaurant experience

Job description

The Westin Cincinnati - Sous Chef OEM Aimbridge Hospitality

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

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.

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