Why us?

Banquet Sous Chef

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf

Emporium: An American Brasserie engages a distinctively delectable experience for its guests. The Emporium is the cornerstone of The Elizabeth Hotel, serving hotel guests and the public. The Emporium includes a full retail wine store where diners can pick out a bottle for dinner or order straight from the menu. What a concept! The Emporium sources foods locally, working with a local bakery, local roasting company for the Bowerbird coffee brand, and local growers.

As a team member of Emporium: An American Brasserie, you are a part of something even bigger, Sage Restaurant Concepts. If your passion is creating magnetic and hospitable memories while taking part in a rewarding work environment, apply today!

Work where you belong!

Are you creative? Service oriented? Then The Elizabeth Hotel & Emporium, part of Sage Hospitality, is the place for you! Join a team of music-enthused and hospitality-oriented professionals striving to make the ordinary extraordinary by creating memorable experiences for our guests and our team members by creating places that people go to and not through.

Come and be part of a team that truly cares about what we do, how we do it, and the people that make us great (You!). And let your work echo.

What you can expect at Sage:

• Opportunities for growth and development. Whether it’s here at the Elizabeth or Emporium or at one of our 45+ amazing properties throughout the US there is a career path for you!

• Flexible work scheduled that help you balance your work and personal life.

• The opportunity to make a difference in the Fort Collins community. At Sage, we believe in engaging in our communities through giving back and volunteering.

About us:

The Elizabeth Hotel, located in Old Town Fort Collins features a fine collection of curated art from local students and professors. Music carries through the building with accents in interior design, programming, amenities, and experiences to reflect the scene in the city.

In the mood for live music? Visit the Magic Rat! Want spectacular views? Enjoy a crafted cocktail in Sunset Lounge! Craving a distinctively delectable experience? Try the Emporium: An American Brasserie, the cornerstone of The Elizabeth Hotel, serving hotel guests and the public and includes a full retail wine store! Need a pick me up? Grab a crafted coffee from Bowerbird, our in-house coffee shop!Whatever your mood, we have you covered.

Job Overview

Coordinate, plan and supervise the production, plating and presentation of the food at all Banquet events in a cost effective, safe manner to meet/exceed customer expectations and attract future business. Responsible for the daily production of all banquet food. Assists in the creation and recommends menu changes. Recommends and implements procedural/production changes. Position reports to the Executive Chef.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of food for all the catered events; control food and labor costs, ensure preparation, plating and presentation standards are maintained, the appropriate quantity of food is prepared and safety standards and regulations are followed to provide top quality food.

• Supervise banquet kitchen employees; interview, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, resolve problems, provide open communication, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, recommend discipline, as appropriate.

• Analyze Banquet Event Orders, plan and coordinate the functions with the catering staff to ensure events meet/exceed customer expectations.

• Monitor and control maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

One or two years of post-high school education

Experience

One to Two years in a Culinary leadership position

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires thorough knowledge of the catering and food profession in order to perform non-repetitive analytical work.

• Requires knowledge of policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines. Requires supervision/management skills. Requires oral and written communication skills.

• Must have moderate hearing -to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.

• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.

• Must have moderate speech communication skills to be able to communicate with staff.

• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read and understand all BEO's

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: All these functions are essential because of the heavy production associated with Banquets. Items include food, small equipment, 75% of the time.

• Bending does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.

• Full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis, throughout the day.

• Standing usually during preparation or plate -up to one hour at a time, usually 3-5 times a day.

• No climbing required.

• No driving required.

Environment

Inside 95% of full shift

Benefits

What’s in it for you?

Full-time Benefits: (30+ hours worked on average per/week):

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (average 30 hour per week to qualify for benefits)

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic life and AD&D insurance

• Short- & long-term disability

• Mental health resources including an Employer Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid time off (PTO), sick pay, and holiday pay

• Eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Free Employee Meals (Wednesdays – Sundays)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Discount rates on Sage and Marriott hotels and Sage Restaurants

• Employee referral Bonus program ($500 for hourly roles and $1000 for salaried roles)

ID: 2022-15419

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : The Elizabeth Hotel

Outlet: Emporium Fort Collins

Category: Culinary

Min: USD $50,000.00/Yr.

Max: USD $54,000.00/Yr.

Tipped Position: No

Address : 111 Chestnut St

City : Fort Collins

State : Colorado

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability