Banquet Sous Chef

Banquet Sous Chef

Hotels done differently. It's not just a slogan or catchphrase, it is who we are in everything we do. We believe in the power of People, Place, and Character; ensuring our properties are a place where individuals are valued and celebrated as a tribute to the neighborhoods and the people of the communities in which we operate; elevating our associates' pride in who they are, where they live and who we serve.

Hewing Hotel is in Minneapolis' vibrant North Loop neighborhood, more commonly known as the Warehouse District, joining cultural stalwarts Traffic Zone Center for Visual Arts and Target Field, home to baseball's Minnesota Twins. With easy access to all interstates as well as Minneapolis' Metro Transit Blue Line and Northstar Commuter Rail, The Hewing sits at the literal crossroads of the Twin Cities. While Minneapolis presents a plethora of hospitality options, none tap into the local culture to create importance and significance beyond the business traveler. The Hewing occupies the historic Jackson Building, originally built in 1897, at the gateway to the Warehouse District, immediately tying it to local culture like no other competitor.

Since its founding, Aparium has grown into a new kind of hotel brand, one that ventures off the beaten path, both geographically and philosophically. It is a sophisticated hotel brand known for its singular ability to combine the business acumen of large hospitality companies with the charm of boutique hotels, bringing the disparate forces together in bustling, smaller markets.

Who You Are

Your past experiences have led you to understand that there is an art + science to the how and what of a culinary professional. You have been perfecting your craft behind the line for a while. Grill, saute, or salad station...you feel confident running each. You have found that as much as you like the rush of working a restaurant line, you thrive in the planned out, strategically orchestrated dance of working in a banquet kitchen. You are an individual who is as excited to learn from your teammates as well as from the chefs. You've been studying up on the greats and have a fundamental foundation of techniques that you are ready to put to use. Your Instagram feed is almost entirely filled with recipes, food design, and chef profiles.

The Role

The Banquet Sous Chef reports to and works directly with the Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, and Sous Chefs (Culinary leadership team), developing and executing scratch-made dishes and recipes for guests and attendees of our event space. It is critical that the Banquet Sous Chef be someone who has been honing their craft and demonstrates knowledge in culinary techniques and quantity food production. The Banquet Sous Chef is a task-oriented, list-driven individual who is comfortable working alongside their colleagues and under the direction of the chef. There will be opportunities where collaboration with Culinary leadership is as key as the valuable Banquet Sous Chef insight needed for our shared success. At Aparium, our culinary teams are expected to hold themselves, the guests, and each other in high regard. The Banquet Sous Chef will actively develop trusting and transparent relationships with their peers, both in the kitchen and throughout the hotel. They will have the opportunity to work with a phenomenal group of individuals with whom collaboration, humility, and open minds are the normno egos are allowed. The ability to work with controlled measures and respect for your leadership team and peers is imperative. We have a no tolerance for the "old school way".

What You Will Do

• Uphold and role model the company's principles of People, Place, and Character, while embodying our values that drive collaboration, intuitive service, and translocal hospitality
• Collaborate with Culinary leadership, demonstrating a united front as a team committed to providing the best possible guest experience
• Prepare restaurant quality banquet dishes for guests of meeting, events, weddings, activations, etc.
• Take pride in the food you prepare for event guests, adhering to thoughtfully created recipes, presentation standards and guest preferences
• Work in an organized fashion with the utmost respect for your ingredients, equipment and workspace
• Demonstrate a professional sense of urgency while simultaneously being mindful of technique, in order to provide an amazing guest experience through the food you create
• Possess a basic understanding of culinary skills, striving to learn more through constant study of your craft
• Foster open lines of communication within the department by actively participating in daily line ups and Culinary all staff meetings, maintaining a transparent dialogue among the team to voice ideas and concerns, while course-correcting any missed opportunities
• Actively participate in feedback sessions with Culinary leadership to further develop your skill set
• Observe conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the Culinary operation, reporting anything substandard to the Chef, Sous Chef, and/or Engineering department to make corrections and improvements as needed
• Maintain regular communication with the Culinary leadership team to ensure alignment on priorities, understanding that flexibility with your responsibilities is paramount to support a successful operation

What You Will Need

• Passion for learning and the culinary arts
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as an entry-level cook or higher, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in either a free-standing or hotel restaurant kitchen
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and requirements; ServSafe standards
• Adaptable interpersonal communication skills to address fellow associates all levels
• Conversational proficiency of the English language in reading, writing, and verbal communication
• Ability to calculate basic math principles to meet proper menu ingredients and perform inventory
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment for extended periods of time to meet high volume business
• Ability to lift, balance and carry up to 25 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift, balance and carry (with assistance) up to 100 lbs. to transport dry goods inventory, equipment, etc.
• Ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods to cook required menu items
• Ability to withstand warm to hot environments for prolonged periods while utilizing ovens, stoves, or fryers

What's In It For You

• $62,000 annual salary + 0.25% service charge
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Basic Life and AD&D
• Discounted pet insurance available through ASPCA
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Paid time off to volunteer for the causes you care about in your community
• Strong sense of belonging through diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Greatly discounted room rates for Aparium properties for you and your out-of-town guests

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aparium Hospitality Services celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, and a sense of belonging for all associates. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are, and where they come from and take pride in who we serve. Aparium is an E-Verify employer.