Banquet Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Premier Hotel Opening | New York City, NY

Be part of the opening culinary leadership team for a new, upscale hotel in New York City. We’re seeking an accomplished Sous Chef with a strong banquet and events background to help launch and lead a high-volume, multi-outlet culinary operation.

This is a standout opportunity to build systems, teams, and standards from the ground up. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to oversee back-of-house operations, with a primary focus on banquets, meetings, and large-scale events while supporting additional outlets as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus (10% of base salary)
• Medical, dental, 401(k), vacation pay, and comprehensive benefits
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Clear career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group
• Professional, collaborative, and growth-driven work environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations with a strong emphasis on banquets, catering, meetings, and special events.
• Lead, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team to deliver consistent quality, execution, and timing at scale
• Support menu development and execution for banquet and event programs, ensuring flexibility, consistency, and operational efficiency
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory control, and adherence to budgeted P&L targets
• Maintain all health, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with local and company regulations
• Partner closely with front-of-house, events, and sales teams to ensure seamless execution and exceptional guest experiences
• Act as the Executive Chef’s right hand, stepping into leadership responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive kitchen experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a hotel or event-driven restaurant.
• Extensive banquet and event experience, including large-scale, multi-function execution
• Proven success managing teams, timelines, and production in fast-paced, high-volume settings
• Strong organizational, leadership, and financial acumen
• Hands-on, team-first leader with a passion for hospitality and operational excellence
• Previous hotel opening or pre-opening experience strongly preferred