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You’ll have the opportunity to work with a Culinary Team that is fun, creative, and enthusiastic!

You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and experience in an environment that fosters growth and development.

Opportunity Awaits

Join a high-performing culinary team at the heart of one of Kalamazoo’s most agile event destinations.

As Executive Sous

Chef for Banquets & Catering, you’ll help lead the execution of high-volume events, support a team of culinary professionals, and collaborate on innovative offerings that elevate our guest experience. This position is based at the Radisson Plaza Hotel and is an integral part of our Greenleaf Hospitality Group family, which includes exciting future opportunities across the Kalamazoo Country Club and the upcoming Kalamazoo Event Center (opening in 2027).

Key Responsibilities Support all aspects of banquet kitchen operations, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution for events of all sizes

Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and maintain menus, manage inventory, and meet food cost and labor goals

Participate in client tastings and support event planning with the sales and catering teams

Lead and mentor kitchen staff, promoting a positive, efficient, and accountable work environment

Ensure adherence to sanitation, safety, and food handling standards What We're Looking For 5+ years of experience in a high-volume culinary environment, preferably with banquet or catering experience

Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate kitchen staff

Strong operational understanding of food cost, labor management, and kitchen systems





High attention to detail, time management, and organization

Excellent communication skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude

Culinary degree preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered Physical Requirements Ability to stand for long periods (up to 10+ hours)

Capable of lifting up to 40 pounds

Comfortable with bending, reaching, and repetitive tasks

Able to safely work with kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals What's In It For You Competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement.

Health, wellness, and meal benefits.

The opportunity to lead a dedicated team and create a top-tier guest experience.

Annual bonus opportunity Accrued PTO starts immediately and is available as soon as a minimum of 2 hours is accrued

401K with 100% match up to 3% and 50% match up for the next 2%

Medical/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance Robust Employee Assistance Program providing a wide range of services including up to 7 free counseling sessions per year

Health and wellness reimbursement up to $600 annually for items like massages, gym memberships, running shoes etc.

10% discount on GHG outlets

(1) shift meal provided per day

Discounted hotel rates at Choice Hotels Worldwide

Monthly cell phone stipends

Annual leadership classes and trainings

Parental Leave Program

Flexible work schedule Why Greenleaf Hospitality Group?

Greenleaf Hospitality

Group is committed to creating opportunities for growth and development across our portfolio of properties. While this role is based at the Radisson, there are long-term pathways for advancement as we expand our footprint—including upcoming opportunities at the Kalamazoo Event Center and Kalamazoo Country Club.

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