Banquet Sous Chef - Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort

Newport Beachside Hotel, located in the sunny and vibrant Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is seeking talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a beachfront hotel that offers exceptional service and a tropical paradise experience to our guests. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts stunning ocean views, modern amenities, and a lively atmosphere, creating an exciting work environment. As a member of the Newport Beachside Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide exceptional service to our guests, work in a picturesque beachfront location, and be a part of a renowned hospitality brand. Join us in delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences and become a valued member of our team at Newport Beachside Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, FL!

Be part of an exciting transformation! Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort is undergoing a major reimagination as we prepare to relaunch as The Sunny, a vibrant destination redefining luxury in Sunny Isles Beach. With newly renovated spaces, world-class amenities, and a renewed focus on exceptional dining, we're building an exceptional team.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Banquet Sous Chef to help lead our culinary team as we elevate our banquet operations. 

What You’ll Be Doing:

As the Banquet Sous Chef, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences for our banquet and event guests. Working closely team, you will:

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing, cooking, and presenting banquet menu items with precision and creativity.
• Ensure all food served meets our high standards for quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Event and Banquet teams to design and execute menus tailored to each event.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including food preparation schedules and plating guidelines for events.
• Train, mentor, and supervise banquet kitchen staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• Monitor inventory levels, reduce food waste, and control food costs to align with budgetary goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen that adheres to health, safety, and sanitation standards.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re searching for a talented and passionate Banquet Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and shares our commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• • Experience: At least 3+ years of culinary experience, including leadership in banquet or catering operations.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to train and inspire a team in a high-pressure environment.
  • Culinary Expertise: Strong knowledge of banquet operations, menu development, and food presentation.
  • Organization: Excellent time-management skills to ensure smooth execution of events.
  • Flexibility: Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
  • Passion: A dedication to delivering top-tier dining experiences with a creative, guest-focused mindset.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US.   A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays). 
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace.  Pre-employment drug test and background check required.  We participate in E-Verify.