Banquets - Sous Chef

About the role

As the Banquet Sous Chef at Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU, you will manage all aspects of the culinary operation in accordance with hotel standards, directing and implementing a service and management philosophy that guides the respective staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the assigned culinary area, ensuring efficient and effective kitchen and food production outlets while minimizing operating costs.
• Supervise kitchen sanitation, timing of service, and prompt delivery with quality control from departure to arrival in all outlet areas.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, preparing daily for health department and Ecosure inspections.
• Control food requisitioning by forecasting volume to avoid over/under production and maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development, producing current and creative dishes aligned with hotel concepts.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local competitors’ food production and offerings.
• Assist in the budgeting process, control overheads, and achieve budget goals throughout the year, reporting variances with corrective recommendations.
• Conduct and attend all required department training and meetings.
• Perform any other duties as required by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a kitchen leadership capacity with excellent knowledge of current culinary trends.
• Large convention hotel or high-volume business experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Union environment experience preferred.
• Demonstrated culinary creativity, as assessed by a cooking test.
• Strong knowledge of food cost and inventory management.
• Ability to handle stressful and busy hotel operations while maintaining a positive, professional demeanor.

Benefits

• Complimentary meals.
• Health insurance and matching 401(k) after one year of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off offered after 90 days.
• A culture of fun, inclusion, and growth with a performance-driven, ALL-IN environment.