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.

Position Summary

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across multiple hotel outlets, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, in-room dining, concierge, and banquet events. This position ensures consistent food quality, presentation, and adherence to Marriott brand standards, while leading and developing a team of culinary professionals to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Job Requirements

Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Support daily culinary operations across all outlets: breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, and banquets.

• Lead kitchen production and execution during peak service periods.

• Ensure compliance with Marriott brand standards, recipes, and presentation guidelines.

• Coordinate with the Executive Chef to plan menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.

• Supervise daily prep and production schedules to ensure food availability and efficiency.

• Monitor banquet event orders (BEOs) and ensure proper food preparation, staffing, and execution for group functions.

• Train, mentor, and supervise culinary associates, ensuring proper technique, portion control, and sanitation.

• Support recruiting, scheduling, and performance management in partnership with the Executive Chef.

• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture aligned with Marriott service values.

• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate effectively across departments.

• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all hotel outlets.

• Assist with food cost management, inventory, and waste reduction initiatives.

• Help monitor labor costs, ordering, and vendor relationships.

• Participate in monthly inventory counts and cost control initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all local health department regulations, Marriott safety standards, and sanitation procedures (HACCP).

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

• Oversee proper storage, labeling, and rotation of all food items.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of culinary experience in a high-volume hotel, convention center, or banquet setting; Marriott or other full-service brand experience preferred.
• Proven supervisory or management experience in a kitchen environment.

• Culinary degree or certification from an accredited culinary school preferred.

• Strong knowledge of banquet production techniques, menu planning, and event service standards.

• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously and adjust to guest needs in a fast-paced environment.

• You must be able to pass a 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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