Sous Chef | Hotel & Convention Center

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,400.00 - $66,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA
HSA
401(k)
Relocation assistance
bonus potential
Tuition Reimbursement
hotel discounts
Food and beverage discounts
golf discounts
Retail Discounts

Job Description

The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center is a premier hospitality establishment located in Montgomery, Alabama. As part of the esteemed Marriott International portfolio and managed by PCH Hotels & Resorts, this hotel offers a blend of luxury and comfort in a vibrant city setting. Known for its exceptional service and commitment to quality, the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa provides guests with an outstanding experience through its well-appointed accommodations, elegant event spaces, and diverse dining options. The hotel includes a spa, banquet facilities, and multiple food and beverage outlets such as restaurants, bars, lounges, and an associate cafeteria, making it a dynamic and busy environment for hospitality professionals. With a focus on delivering excellent guest satisfaction and a collaborative workplace culture, the hotel prides itself on fostering long-term career growth and leadership development among its staff.

The Sous Chef role at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa is a key leadership position that involves overseeing the kitchen and banquet operations to ensure the highest food quality and service standards are consistently met. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for guiding, training, and supporting the culinary team across various outlets including banquets, room service, restaurants, bars, lounges, and the associate cafeteria. This role demands a passionate culinary leader who is adept at managing high-volume and complex hotel or resort environments. The ideal candidate possesses progressive experience in leading large-scale banquet and catering operations alongside full-service restaurants. A significant aspect of this role is establishing and maintaining a clear culinary vision while mentoring team members to achieve excellence.

In addition to leadership duties, the Sous Chef must ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, specifically those outlined by ServSafe Manager certification standards, Health Department regulations, and FDA Food Code standards. The position offers a competitive salary with bonus potential and includes benefits such as relocation assistance, medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and various employee discounts. There is also a tuition reimbursement program aimed at supporting continuing education.

Joining the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa means becoming part of a well-respected brand within the hospitality industry, renowned for its award-winning service and commitment to employee growth. This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who is eager to make a meaningful impact in a flagship destination while advancing their career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.

Job Requirements

  • Culinary degree or equivalent experience
  • minimum of 3 years progressive culinary leadership experience in hotel or resort settings
  • ServSafe Manager certification or valid ANSI-accredited equivalent
  • proven experience managing banquet and full-service restaurant operations
  • excellent communication and organizational skills
  • ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job Qualifications

  • Progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume hotel or resort environments
  • proven success managing large-scale banquet and catering operations and full-service restaurants
  • ServSafe Manager certification or ANSI-accredited equivalent
  • working knowledge of Health Department regulations and FDA Food Code standards
  • strong leadership and mentoring abilities
  • ability to set and maintain a clear culinary vision

Job Duties

  • Provide effective leadership and supervision to kitchen and banquet operations
  • guide, train, and support culinary team members
  • assist the Executive Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food across all outlets
  • manage large-scale banquet and catering operations alongside restaurant service
  • uphold ServSafe Manager certification standards and ensure compliance with health department regulations and FDA Food Code standards
  • develop people and build trust within the culinary team
  • set a clear culinary vision and maintain top standards for quality and consistency

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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