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...