Overview
Banquet Sous Chef
Compensation: $65,000–$70,000 + Full Benefits
Location: Chicago, IL
I’m recruiting on behalf of a well-known hospitality group in Chicago to help hire an experienced Banquet Sous Chef for a high-profile downtown hotel. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative, organized, and guest-focused culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced events environment.
Role Overview
The Banquet Sous Chef will support all culinary operations for banquets and events, ensuring every menu is executed with precision and a high level of craftsmanship. This leader partners closely with the Executive Chef and event teams to deliver memorable culinary experiences for meetings, galas, celebrations, and large-scale functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in designing and producing banquet menus that highlight quality, seasonality, and strong presentation.
- Lead and support the banquet kitchen team, providing guidance, training, and daily oversight.
- Ensure flawless execution for events of varying sizes, maintaining consistency, timing, and exceptional service standards.
- Oversee prep, production, inventory management, and vendor coordination.
- Maintain strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Events, and Culinary leaders to fulfill client expectations and elevate guest satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, workflow, and culinary output.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of leadership experience in banquets, luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, or high-volume event operations.
- Strong foundation in modern culinary techniques and plating for large groups.
- Excellent communication, organization, and team-leadership abilities.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience required; food safety certification preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a strong advantage.
- Must be available for weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This position offers the chance to shape a dynamic banquet program within a respected Chicago hospitality brand. You’ll have room to grow, access to strong training resources, and the ability to influence the culinary identity of a major event destination.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- FSA options
- Commuter benefits
- Pet insurance
- Hotel travel & employee discounts
- Career development opportunities
Job Tenure: Permanent
