Lead Sous Chef – Craft Memorable Guest Experiences

Mission Ridge Ski Resort; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Ridge Ski Resort in Washington seeks a Kitchen Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead daily kitchen operations at Hampton Lodge. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership during prep and service, upholding food quality, recipe execution, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of sous chef or kitchen leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a Sous Chef or leadership role.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Excellent organization and communication under pressure.
• Solid understanding of cooking techniques and recipe execution.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Calm, adaptable mindset during high-volume services.
• Experience training kitchen staff on procedures.
• ServSafe certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Operations: Support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including opening and closing procedures, food preparation, production, service, and shift execution.
• Service & Line Management: Direct kitchen operations during service, coordinate stations, manage ticket flow, and ensure food quality and timing.
• Production & Prep: Organize daily prep and production priorities, assign tasks, and ensure adequate product for expected business levels.
• Quality & Recipe Standards: Ensure all menu items are prepared per recipes, portions, and quality expectations.
• Staff Direction & Training: Provide daily direction and staff training, communicating performance concerns to the Executive Chef.
• Inventory & Product Control: Assist with inventory, receiving, rotation, storage, and waste reduction.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Enforce safety procedures, labeling, dating, storage, and health requirements.
• Kitchen Organization: Maintain clean, stocked work areas and ready-for-service stations.
• Shift Leadership: Serve as kitchen lead when Executive Chef is unavailable.

Skills

Sous Chef Experience

Leadership

Organization

Culinary & Recipe Execution

Food Safety

Adaptability

Training

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Mission Ridge Ski Resort in Washington seeks a Kitchen Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef and lead daily kitchen operations at Hampton Lodge. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership during prep and service, upholding food quality, recipe execution, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of sous chef or kitchen leadership experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.