Banquet Sous Chef

Banquet Sous Chef – The Alfond Inn at Rollins, Winter Park, FL

$28.00/hr – $30.00/hr (all employees subject to background check)

We’re more than just a team – we’re a community dedicated to making a difference every day. At The Alfond Inn & Olympia Hospitality, we create a fun, supportive environment where growth never stops and success is celebrated together. Guided by our values of continuous improvement, accountability, concern for others, and trust, we foster a culture of collaboration and integrity. If you’re passionate, driven, and ready to thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative seasonal menus showcasing fresh, locally sourced ingredients and international flavors.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, creating and testing new dishes, specials, and tasting menus while maintaining quality and cost standards.
• Supervise food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring adherence to established recipes, portion sizes, and safety guidelines.
• Coordinate kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory management, production scheduling, and equipment maintenance for smooth workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, providing coaching to enhance culinary skills and teamwork.
• Conduct training sessions on culinary techniques, menu items, and food safety practices, ensuring staff are certified in food handling.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and taste, conducting regular quality checks to meet restaurant standards.

• Strong culinary and cooking skills across various styles.
• Knowledge of food cost analysis, inventory, and labor control.
• Proficiency with kitchen equipment operation and knife skills.
• Experience with garde‑manger, grill, broiler, sauté, and expediter skills.
• Understanding of financial implications of food costs and waste reduction.

Minimum 2 years of high‑volume kitchen management with catering/banquet experience. Culinary degree desirable or equivalent. Experience with employee coaching, food safety procedures, purchasing, receiving, and inventory control. Serve Safe certification and Allergy Awareness training strongly preferred.

• Health coverage – up to 80% contribution for individual health plans, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan with discretionary yearly match.
• Group term life insurance, short‑term disability, and options for additional paid life.
• Robust paid time off plan and 7 paid holidays.
• Earned wage access program.
• Employee Assistance Program and recovery‑friendly workplace support.
• Travel benefits and hotel discounts (location dependent).

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.