Banquet Sous Chef

Come for a job, stay for a CAREER!!

Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!!

At Waterford Hotel Group we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you, each and every day. We will celebrate your successes, appreciate your strengths, and offer an environment where each of us can truly be ourselves. We provide competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

The Ideal Candidate for this Position

The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary work experience, especially with successful execution of a high volume of a banquet kitchen. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with a similar organization's level of service and operation. 

What You Will Be Doing

As a Banquet Sous Chef, you will efficiently and consistently produce the highest quality menu items by taking full ownership for the daily preparation and execution of food items in your station. We are looking for a leader, and team player who will successfully execute all culinary for all of our banquet events. This position will also cross train on the line to provide support when needed to the other food and beverage outlets. You will report to the Executive Chef. 

Job Requirements

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Must be an outgoing, positive, friendly person.
  • Scheduling for the Banquet kitchen staff
  • Attend weekly BEO meetings, update BEO's with changes
  • Review banquet event order sheets on a daily basis and make note of any changes.
  • Brief the banquet kitchen staff daily about the upcoming and current functions.
  • Supervises and coordinates all activities of banquet kitchen staff who are engaged in food preparation.
  • Able to coordinate banquet production and plating with the Executive Chef, Sous Chef and banquet kitchen staff.
  • Establish the day’s priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for the banquet kitchen staff to execute.
  • Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
  • Responsible for managing all day-to-day operations of banquet kitchen.

  • Must cross train for the kitchen line to provide support for all other Food and Beverage Outlets

  • Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Previous hotel experience a plus, but not required.
  • High volume banquet kitchen experience is required.
  • You must be able to pass a thorough background check as well as be drug free.

Waterford Health and Wellness

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage. Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS

On Demand Pay- Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it24/7.

Pet Insurance- We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k Plan- Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel Discounts- It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crews- All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

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Hartford Marriott Downtown

409 Room Hotel

Enjoy Style & Luxury in our Downtown Hartford Hotel

Enjoy the style and luxury of our downtown Hartford Hotel. Located in the Front Street District of Hartford, the Marriott Hartford Downtown overlooks the Connecticut River and is interconnected with the Connecticut Convention Center. Our 409 room upscale hotel has been attracting business and leisure travelers alike since 2005. Local Hartford attractions within walking distance include Infinity Hall, Spotlight Theater, Wadsworth Atheneum, The Bushnell, Old State House, and the State Capitol Building. The Connecticut Science Center, an interactive educational science museum for adults and children, is adjacent to the hotel. Other area highlights include the UCONN Hartford Campus, Xfinity Theatre, Travelers, Aetna, and Pratt & Whitney. This Marriott hotel combines the beauty of a grand hotel with contemporary amenities including a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, upscale dining at VIVO, a stylish bar scene at L BAR, Starbucks lounge, and high-speed Internet access.