Full-Time Sous Chef

Terratron; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance package

401(k)

Paid time off

Hotel discounts worldwide

On-Demand Pay

Terratron discounts

Job summary

Terratron in Rochester, MN is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef with culinary production, kitchen supervision, and event preparation. The role emphasizes leadership in daily kitchen operations and maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation.

You will manage inventory and costs, coach staff, and collaborate with property leadership to meet dining needs, ensuring exceptional hospitality across outlets and events.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hospitality industry experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and controllable costs.
• Coach, train, and lead kitchen staff.
• Prepare and oversee event/outlet food production and meal service.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Food safety

Hospitality experience

Cash handling

Leadership

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Job Summary

Bring service, quality, teamwork, and hospitality to the food and beverage experience as a Sous Chef. The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef with culinary production, kitchen supervision, food quality, sanitation, inventory, ordering, staff coaching, and event or outlet preparation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead or support daily kitchen operations and ensure consistent, high-quality food production
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment
• Create or support fresh, creative menu ideas for events, restaurants, breakfast, or outlet needs
• Perform daily preparation, line operations, and kitchen production tasks
• Follow safe food and workplace guidelines
• Manage or support purchasing, receiving, budgeting, inventory, and controllable costs
• Attend BEO or food and beverage planning meetings where assigned
• Review menus and recommend updates when needed
• Staff, train, coach, discipline, and lead kitchen associates where assigned
• Meet with property leadership to discuss food and beverage needs
• Replenish supplies during shifts and support service areas as needed
• Adhere to company policies, standards, procedures, and property-specific expectations
• Extend professionalism to guests, residents, customers, clients, vendors, and associates
• Be proactive, prompt, dependable, and attentive to detail
• Act with integrity, demonstrate teamwork, and maintain the spirit to serve
• Maintain a clean, professional appearance and be in uniform as assigned
• Understand and follow basic safety, security, and emergency procedures
• Support a culturally diverse workplace and comply with applicable Federal and State laws
• Assist in other departments or property-specific tasks as business needs require
• Maintain sanitary conditions and follow safe food, beverage, and alcohol service expectations applicable to the role

Who Are You?

• You are professional, courteous, and service-focused
• You are reliable, self-motivated, and responsible with time management
• You are highly dependable and organized with the ability to multi-task
• You can communicate verbally and in writing
• You act with integrity and have the spirit to serve
• You are motivated and able to work independently

Essential Skills and Experience

• Reliable, self-motivated, and responsible time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to business needs
• Knowledge of preparing and serving food and beverages
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food and beverage service standards
• Cash handling or point-of-sale skills may be required depending on brand or outlet
• Five or more years of hospitality industry experience in a similar role preferred
• Experience managing food and labor costs, purchasing, receiving, and inventory
• Flexible scheduling may be required based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, days, evenings, and nights
• Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and work safely per Federal, State, Terratron, and Brand policies

Benefits Overview

Competitive benefits package with a variety of benefits and perks available based on eligibility

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options for eligible full-time associates
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off, sick time off, and volunteer time off
• Hotel discounts worldwide for eligible associates
• Additional voluntary supplemental benefits
• 50% discount at all Terratron food and beverage outlets
• Now offering On-Demand Pay!

This job description provides a general overview of the role and is not intended to include all duties or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities, and requirements may be modified, expanded, or reassigned at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Terratron, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.