Banquet Sous Chef - Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown

About the job

Located in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls, Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown offers a distinctive hospitality experience with a vibrant culinary operation and a strong focus on locally inspired dining. The hotel's banquet department plays an important role in bringing memorable events to life, hosting everything from elegant weddings and social celebrations to corporate gatherings and special events.

For experienced chefs, this is an opportunity to showcase culinary creativity, lead within a dynamic kitchen environment, and deliver exceptional food across a variety of menus and event styles. With opportunities to contribute to both daily culinary operations and large-scale banquet experiences, Canopy by Hilton Sioux Falls Downtown offers an exciting setting for culinary professionals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and high standards. Join a talented team and help shape memorable dining experiences at one of downtown Sioux Falls' premier hospitality destinations.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Banquet Sous Chef, you’re not just supervising culinary production for banquet events – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Lead banquet culinary team: Supervise and provide hands-on support to team members during banquet prep and service, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Plan banquet production: Review Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), forecast production needs, and coordinate closely with Sales, Catering, and Procurement to ensure seamless event execution
• Ensure smooth banquet service: Monitor event flow, foster harmony between FOH and BOH teams, and adapt as needed to support an exceptional guest experience
• Collaborate across departments: Represent the culinary team in BEO and resume meetings and maintain strong communication with FOH leaders and other stakeholders
• Optimize banquet resources: Support inventory and ordering processes, assist with scheduling, and identify cost-efficient vendor partnerships
• Enhance and promote banquet offerings: Partner with Sales and Catering to develop seasonal banquet offerings and present culinary offerings at wedding tastings and showcase events
• Uphold regulatory standards: Maintain compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, ensuring the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About Us

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next

Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.*

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 231342
• Job Category: Banquets
• Posting Date: 2026-11-14
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Equal Opportunity Employer: EOE, including disability/vets