Full Time - Banquet Sous Chef

Schulte Hospitality Group, a division of Schulte Companies, stands at the forefront of the hospitality industry as a respected third-party management company. With a rich heritage spanning multiple generations, Schulte Hospitality Group expertly manages over 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio features an impressive mix of top-tier brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, alongside independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants, reflecting our versatile expertise in diverse hospitality environments. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and authenticity where teamwork and the prioritization of stakeholder needs fuel our success. Our mission is to continually raise the bar for hospitality service through dedication, passion, and a commitment to making a positive impact across every level of our organization.

We are currently looking to add a skilled and service-oriented Banquet Sous Chef to our dynamic culinary team. This is a key leadership role within our kitchen operations, responsible for overseeing both immediate and long-term kitchen planning and management. The Banquet Sous Chef will play a central role in maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and cost control, ensuring that all dishes prepared meet both corporate and brand expectations. This role requires a leader who can efficiently manage a high-performing team of kitchen staff and managers, fostering a positive culture that emphasizes employee growth and safety.

The position entails a broad scope of responsibilities, including recruitment, training, performance management, and conflict resolution within the culinary team. The successful candidate will lead by example in enforcing kitchen sanitation and safety protocols in compliance with federal, state, corporate, and franchise regulations, creating a work environment that prioritizes safety and operational excellence. Menu development and innovation will also be critical, requiring the Banquet Sous Chef to work collaboratively within corporate guidelines to craft menus that enhance guest satisfaction and improve profitability.

Budget management forms another crucial aspect of this role, where the Sous Chef will monitor and optimize labor and food costs using forecasting and analysis to meet financial objectives. The candidate must demonstrate strong multitasking abilities, exceptional teamwork, and a commitment to exceeding guest expectations. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential for this role.

Schulte Hospitality Group invites candidates who embrace challenge and growth to become part of a supportive workplace culture that values development, empowerment, and inclusion. Employees enjoy a flexible, engaging environment, comprehensive benefits, as well as unique perks like daily pay, telemedicine access from day one, multiple insurance options, retirement plans with company match, and various wellness programs. We champion career advancement in a rewarding atmosphere designed to retain our greatest asset—our people. Join us, and be inspired by a career filled with opportunities to innovate and elevate hospitality experiences globally.