Banquet Senior Sous Chef, Luxury Events & Catering
Overview
You will lead daily banquet kitchen operations for high-profile events, weddings, galas, and corporate functions at venues across New York City. Partnering with the Executive Chef, you will own culinary execution, team development, and food cost controls. This role demands precision, creativity, and a calm hand under pressure, with 5+ years of culinary leadership in luxury hospitality. You will mentor a talented team while delivering flawless dining experiences for up to 1,000 guests per event.
What You'll Do8
- 1Lead daily banquet kitchen operations, ensuring HACCP compliance and top-tier food quality.
- 2Execute high-volume events with precision, managing plating, presentation, and timing across multiple stations.
- 3Coach and develop culinary team members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- 4Ensure recipe consistency and sanitation standards across all banquet functions.
- 5Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning and seasonal offerings.
- 6Manage labor scheduling, inventory, and ordering to meet food cost targets.
- 7Coordinate with event operations teams to deliver flawless event execution.
- 8Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused kitchen environment.
Requirements7
- 15+ years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury hotels, fine dining, or high-end banquets.
- 2Proven success executing large-scale banquet events with consistency and attention to detail.
- 3Strong leadership and team development skills, with a track record of mentoring staff.
- 4Experience managing food and labor costs while maintaining premium quality.
- 5Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
- 6Ability to stay calm and solution-oriented in high-pressure situations.
- 7Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
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