Lead Sous Chef — High-Volume Kitchen & Local Sourcing

Crystal Springs Resort; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minerals Sports Club Membership

30% Dining/Retail Discount

30% Spa Discount

Discounted Stays at the Hotels

Discounted admission to Events & F

Complimentary Golf

Job summary

Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our premier culinary team. This full-time role leads kitchen staff, maintains safety and quality standards, and helps craft high-volume service experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years as a Sous Chef, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for fresh, local ingredients. ServSafe knowledge is a plus. Competitive salary range $60k–$70k.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Sous Chef in a high-volume setting.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with menu planning, recipe development, food costing, and inventory management preferred.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain a safe, clean, and organized kitchen environment with health and safety compliance.
• Uphold culinary standards for consistency, quality, and presentation.
• Lead, train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, promoting teamwork.
• Assist in scheduling, performance management, hiring, coaching, and discipline as needed.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency during high-volume service.
• Estimate food usage, manage inventory, and assist with ordering and receiving products.
• Develop, standardize, and cost recipes to ensure quality and profitability.
• Assist with seasonal menu development using locally sourced ingredients.
• Support relationships with local farms and vendors; promote sustainability.
• Ensure all culinary equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Coordinate and execute events, banquets, and catering with high quality.
• Maintain ServSafe and sanitation standards; ensure guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, NJ is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our premier culinary team. This full-time role leads kitchen staff, maintains safety and quality standards, and helps craft high-volume service experiences.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years as a Sous Chef, strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for fresh, local ingredients. ServSafe knowledge is a plus. Competitive salary range $60k–$70k.