Banquet Sous Chef

Sous Chef - Banquets & Events Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud | Banquet Chef | Wedding & Conference Venue Position Overview The Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud is seeking a talented and execution-focused Sous Chef - Banquets & Events to lead culinary operations supporting weddings, conferences, corporate meetings, conventions, and large-scale social events. As one of the top event venues in St. Cloud, MN, this role is critical to delivering exceptional banquet experiences. You will oversee high-volume food production while ensuring quality, consistency, and flawless execution across all events. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in: banquet chef roles, catering kitchens, event kitchens, hotel kitchens, wedding venues, and conference centers. Key Responsibilities Banquet & Event Execution

• Execute culinary operations for weddings, conferences, business meetings, conventions, and private events in St. Cloud
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Events Team to plan and deliver banquet and catering menus
• Ensure all meals are prepared and plated to meet banquet standards and event timelines
• Manage multiple events simultaneously in a high-volume hospitality environment Kitchen Leadership
• Lead kitchen team during banquet service, catering events, and conference dining operations
• Train and develop team members in event execution, food presentation, and kitchen efficiency
• Maintain strong leadership presence during peak wedding and event service periods Quality, Consistency & Standards
• Ensure food meets hotel brand standards, banquet presentation standards, and guest expectations
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety and sanitation guidelines
• Execute consistent results across large-scale banquet production Cost Control & Efficiency
• Manage food and labor costs within a banquet and catering environment
• Reduce waste and improve operational efficiency
• Support inventory control and ordering processes Cross-Team Coordination
• Partner with banquet managers, event coordinators, and hotel leadership
• Ensure seamless communication for event timelines, guest counts, and special requests
• Support execution of large conferences, weddings, and group bookings Qualifications
• Experience as a Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, Catering Chef, or Hotel Chef preferred
• Background in high-volume kitchens, banquet service, weddings, or conference events strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple events and tight production timelines
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules Compensation & Total Rewards

TOTAL REWARDS

This full-time position offers an estimated pay range of $20.00-$22.00 per hour, based on job-related experience, skills, and qualifications. We offer an exceptionally competitive benefit...