Senior Sous Chef - Banquet

Job Description We're looking for an experienced Senior Sous Chef - Banquets to join our culinary team In this pivotal role, you will oversee all Banquet kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and adherence to food safety standards. You will work collaboratively with the Executive Chef and kitchen staff to deliver outstanding culinary experiences while maintaining an organized, efficient, and professional kitchen environment. Oversee and manage all hot kitchen stations, including sauces, proteins, and plated dishes, ensuring consistent execution of recipes and presentation standards Supervise and mentor hot kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques, food safety protocols, and performance expectations Analyze and optimize kitchen workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce food waste while maintaining quality standards Prepare and execute complex hot dishes, demonstrating advanced culinary techniques and creativity in menu development Monitor food quality, portion control, and plating consistency across all hot kitchen operations Maintain detailed inventory records and manage food costing for hot kitchen stations Ensure strict compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP protocols, and organizational health and sanitation standards Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop seasonal menus and customize dishes based on ingredient availability and organizational objectives Train and evaluate kitchen staff on proper equipment usage, food handling procedures, and safety protocols Manage kitchen equipment maintenance and coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure optimal functionality Conduct regular quality control checks and provide constructive feedback to kitchen team members Organize and coordinate mise en place procedures to ensure smooth service operations during peak hours