Morning Sous Chef - Resort Culinary Leader

CoralTree Hospitality; Mineral (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CoralTree Hospitality's Cutalong at Tributer Resort in Mineral, Virginia seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in morning kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes. You will oversee kitchen staff, enforce safety standards, manage prep and inventory, and collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest experience at a premier resort.

This is a hands-on role requiring leadership and a passion for culinary excellence in a resort

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a resort or fine dining setting.
• Ability to work the dinner/PM shift
• Impeccable leadership and communication skills
• Cutting edge technical food & beverage knowledge
• Relevant fine dining experience in major metropolitan cities as well as winter resorts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during the morning shift, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail in every dish.
• Assist the Executive Chef in directing kitchen operations, including managing prep work and ensuring timely execution of all breakfast and brunch dishes.
• Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to cooking techniques, safety standards, and company policies.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including breakfast, brunch, and other morning menu items.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food quality and taste, making adjustments as necessary to ensure excellence in every dish.
• Assist in preparing mise en place for the day's menu items, ensuring all ingredients are fresh, organized, and ready to go.
• Assist in managing inventory levels, tracking supplies, and ensuring adequate stock of food and kitchen materials for the morning shift.
• Communicate any shortages, overstock, or special ingredient requirements to the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring food safety standards are consistently met.
• Monitor kitchen equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and report any malfunctions to management.
• Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the resort's high standards for taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Work with the Executive Chef to implement any changes to recipes, menu items, or procedures to improve quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support the timely delivery of orders, working with servers to ensure food is served promptly and at the correct temperature.
• Assist with the preparation of daily production sheets and menu updates as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate logs of food waste, kitchen supplies used, and inventory changes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Food preparation

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

CoralTree Hospitality's Cutalong at Tributer Resort in Mineral, Virginia seeks a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in morning kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality breakfast and brunch dishes. You will oversee kitchen staff, enforce safety standards, manage prep and inventory, and collaborate with the front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional guest experience at a premier resort.

This is a hands-on role requiring leadership and a passion for culinary excellence in a resort