Banquet Chef - Sous Chef

Cincinnati, Ohio | Full-Time | Marriott Property | Valor Hospitality Partners

It’s an exciting time to join The Summit Hotel
. As a Marriott property managed by Valor Hospitality Partners
, we’re building on what makes The Summit unique while bringing together the resources, standards, and opportunities of two global hospitality organizations.

We’re looking for a Banquet Sous Chef who is excited to help shape what comes next, someone who enjoys leading a team, takes pride in great food, and knows how to bring consistency and creativity to high-volume events.

At Valor, we call ourselves Hotelitarians
: hospitality professionals who care about the details, the people around us, and creating experiences worth remembering. With 100+ properties spanning 65 cities and 22 countries
, Valor offers the reach of a global hospitality company with a culture that values individuality, collaboration, and local character.

• Lead and develop a culinary team through hands-on coaching, training, feedback, and day-to-day support.
• Bring events to life by overseeing food preparation, execution, plating, and presentation for banquets and catered events.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menus, culinary ideas, event execution, and opportunities to continually elevate the guest experience.
• Create consistency without sacrificing creativity
  , ensuring every plate meets our standards for flavor, presentation, and quality.
• Build a positive kitchen culture where communication, teamwork, accountability, and respect are part of how we work.
• Collaborate across departments
  , particularly with banquet and front-of-house teams, to create seamless events and memorable guest experiences.
• Manage inventory thoughtfully
  , ...
• ... etc.