LAuberge De Sedona Resorts and Spa - Sous Chef OEM

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome everyone with a big smile, keep your chef style sharp, rally the team, and serve up positive vibes—making every guest feel special.
• Uphold Aimbridge Hospitality’s standards to ensure the hotel runs safe, smooth, and on point.
• Lead your kitchen crew like a culinary coach—motivate, train, and guide them to greatness while ensuring everyone has the skills and spirit for success, from hiring top talent to serving up tasty training sessions.
• Manage kitchen budgets, keep the pantry stocked, and track every detail while leading your crew to culinary greatness—master food costs, wow with banquet displays, and keep the kitchen spotless.
• Create banquet menus and design food presentations for plating and buffets—make every meal a masterpiece.
• Independently resolve complex workplace challenges, escalating only the most difficult issues, while maintaining composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Demonstrate deep subject matter expertise and effectively lead, coach, and mentor others.
• Communicate clearly, evaluate options promptly, and actively listen to address concerns from colleagues and guests.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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! Ask your Recruiter for more details.
• 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

About the Property

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 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 the Company

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.