Sous/Banquet Chef

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here. Our founder, Bill Kimpton, rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today. Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

About the Role

As the Banquet Chef, you'll maintain a clean work station, be efficient and have the ability to work in a team environment! In this role you'll also be responsible for working knowledge of cooking techniques, seasonal ingredients, and also possess a desire to learn about new techniques and ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Provide banquet guests excellent food quality, consistency, reasonable prices, in an attractive environment and with professional service.
• Manage the culinary functions to meet food quality goals.
• Create and maintain a sound working relationship with all banquet culinary team.
• Be familiar with health requirements, OSHA regulations and Department of Labor regulations as they pertain to all kitchen and restaurant employees.
• Prevent the spoiling and contamination of foods by enforcing proper sanitation practices and ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Know and comply consistently with our standard portion size, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Stock and maintain sufficient levels of food products at line stations to ensure a smooth service period.
• Provide excellent quality and presentation of all food to the guests.
• The demonstration, preparation and execution of each menu item and the item specifications and presentation will be agreed upon.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in kitchen facilities, including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, pasta cookers, sauté burners, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Attend weekly BEO and Resume meetings.
• Work closely with the Catering and Banquets teams to ensure smooth execution of functions from start to finish.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relative experience in a kitchen of similar size.
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Able to help beyond this job description and wear multiple hats, as we all do at Kimpton!
• Food Handler Certification, Alcohol Awareness Certification (if applicable).