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Sous Chef - Banquets

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $47,300.00 - $63,800.00
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) retirement plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Paid holidays

Job Description

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is a premier luxury resort nestled in the breathtaking Catalina Mountain range near Tucson, Arizona. This distinguished resort is celebrated for its stunning desert landscape, exceptional guest service, and an array of upscale amenities that provide a Sonoran Escape for the Senses. Guests at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort enjoy an unmatched blend of natural beauty and sophisticated comfort, surrounded by the serene desert environment and rich southwestern culture. The resort is renowned for catering to travelers seeking both relaxation and adventure, whether it be exploring the vast canyon trails, indulging in spa treatments, or enjoying gourmet dining experiences.

As a leading Arizona luxury resort, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort has cultivated a reputation for excellence and offers a vibrant work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and excel. The resort prides itself on delivering outstanding hospitality with a focus on personalized guest experiences, ensuring each visitor feels welcomed and pampered throughout their stay. With a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, the resort integrates eco-friendly practices and fosters a culture of respect for the natural surroundings.

The Kitchen Supervisor role at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort is an integral position within the food and beverage team, responsible for maintaining high standards in restaurant kitchen operations. This full-time role involves managing kitchen staffing levels, ensuring efficient food production, and upholding strict sanitation and safety standards. The Kitchen Supervisor oversees the preparation of both hot and cold food items, guaranteeing quality, presentation, and adherence to standardized recipes. The role also includes ordering raw food ingredients and ensuring proper storage to preserve freshness and quality.

Furthermore, the Kitchen Supervisor is tasked with labor management, controlling costs through strategic staffing, and monitoring food usage to optimize inventory. This position requires strong leadership skills, as the supervisor will interview, train, and coach kitchen team members, fostering a collaborative and engaged workforce. The Kitchen Supervisor also facilitates communication within the department and with other hotel teams to ensure smooth operations and coordination of activities. Attendance at hotel meetings is expected to stay informed of special promotions and events, aligning kitchen efforts with overall hotel objectives.

This position offers an enriching opportunity to be part of an esteemed luxury resort that values quality, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. With a focus on professional development and adherence to Loews Hotels standards, the Kitchen Supervisor is pivotal in delivering exceptional culinary experiences that complement the resort’s unique ambiance. If you have a passion for leadership in the hospitality industry and are driven to maintain operational excellence, this role offers a rewarding career path within a respected hospitality brand.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in kitchen supervision or related food service leadership role
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
  • ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
  • strong organizational skills
  • physical ability to perform kitchen duties
  • excellent communication skills

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in food production and restaurant kitchen supervision
  • knowledge of food sanitation standards and requirements
  • familiarity with inventory control and labor management
  • strong leadership and team management skills
  • ability to train and develop team members effectively
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Duties

  • Maintains restaurant kitchen staffing levels so as to provide for optimal performance of all duties
  • administers and ensures adherence to departmental guidelines, policies and procedures
  • responsible for smooth, efficient, cost effective operation of restaurant food production activities, to include labor management, inventory control, use of product and adherence to all sanitation requirements
  • supervises/performs kitchen opening and closing operations
  • supervises/assists food handlers in the preparation and production of all hot and cold food items
  • orders raw food ingredients necessary to prepare all items on the menu for area of responsibility
  • ensures that all raw food ingredients are received and stored in the proper manner
  • supervises all aspects of food preparation and production, ensures that standardized recipes, plating and presentation guides, portion control and garnish requirements are adhered to at all times
  • organizes/assists food handlers in the performance of their duties as needed to ensure Loews standards for timely preparation/service of food cooked to order are met
  • monitors all food preparation, production, holding and storage operations to ensure adherence to all Governmental Food Service Sanitation standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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