Production Sous Chef

First Light Resorts; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off accrual

Healthcare benefits available

401K with company match

Room & board available at lodge housing

Job summary

First Light Resorts is seeking a Production Sous Chef to join the team at Evergreen Lodge - Yosemite National Park. This hands-on role involves supporting the Executive Chef and running various kitchen operations, including staff meals and poolside food.

The ideal candidate has a strong culinary background, experience in a kitchen environment, and a passion for hospitality in a beautiful outdoor setting. Competitive pay, healthcare benefits, and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Prior Sous Chef experience in restaurant or hospitality preferred.
• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience living/working in rural/remote environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing Catering, Staff Kitchen, Deli, and Pool Services.
• Train and manage kitchen staff.
• Order, receive, and maintain inventory par levels.
• Comply with sanitation policies and standards.
• Support and communicate professionally with team members.

Skills

Strong cooking expertise

Guest service and hospitality

Reliable and punctual

Detail-oriented

Adaptable and takes initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree

Job description

Job Details: Location: Evergreen Lodge - Yosemite National Park, CA 95321; Education Level: High School; Salary Range: $25.00 per hour; Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service; COMPENSATION: Starting at $25.00 per hour.

Overview

A hands-on kitchen role where every day brings new adventures — both on the job and outside in Yosemite’s great outdoors.

Key Questions

• Do you love making people happy and being part of a diverse team?
• Have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude?
• Enjoy the outdoors and living in a remote, nature-filled setting?
• Want to expand your culinary experience — with room to grow if you excel?

About Us

We are a group of exceptional lodges bordering Yosemite National Park, near granite peaks, fresh mountain air, and some of the most iconic views in the world. We’re looking for a Production Sous Chef who is excited about providing memorable cuisine and hospitality experiences and helping support a fun and rewarding work environment.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture
• Knowledgeable coworkers who share expertise and guidance
• Work where people vacation — hike, climb, explore, or relax in Yosemite’s beauty on your days off

What We Offer

• Paid time off accrual
• Healthcare benefits available within 90 days
• 401K eligible with company match after 1 year
• Regular work schedule with specific days off
• If living in lodge‑owned housing, room & board available for a fixed weekly cost

What You Will Do (Job Summary)

The Lodge Production Sous Chef is an assistant to the Executive Chef and a key member to the Food & Beverage department and our Evergreen community. The Production Sous Chef supports the Production Kitchen Chef by running the Production Sous Chef, staff dining facilities, and the pool area. The Production Sous Chef has primary oversight and responsibility for producing staff meals, swimming pool area food, retail deli items and in‑house packaged retail bulk sales items. Production Sous Chef responsibilities include management, cooking, prep, ordering, inventory, cleaning and all other duties associated with running a kitchen.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in overseeing Catering, Staff Kitchen, Deli, and Pool Services
• Train and manage kitchen staff, including dishwasher, prep cooks, line cooks
• Coordinate daily with Executive Chef
• Create a fair and consistent work environment based on respect and positivity
• Train and oversee food quality, cleanliness, and hygiene standards
• Order, receive, and maintain par levels
• Manage inventory and associated storage
• Comply with restaurant, stocking, cleaning, and sanitation policies
• Comply with proper cleaning procedures
• Communicate professionally at all times with all staff and management
• Support team members and interns while fostering a positive work environment
• Work safely, address/report safety issues, and use proper personal protective equipment
• Comply with work shift schedules and break requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned, including additional lodge support as needed

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED; college degree a plus
• Prior Sous Chef experience; restaurant or hospitality preferred
• Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain
• Experience successfully living/working in rural/remote environment preferred

Competencies / Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong cooking expertise and commercial kitchen/equipment knowledge
• Able to provide thoughtful guest service and hospitality
• Reliable, dependable and punctual
• Able to follow instructions accurately and multitask
• Works well as part of a team and supports others
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills
• Follows company policies, procedures and safety standards
• Adheres to food handling and sanitation requirements
• Communicates appropriately, supportively and professionally
• Adaptable, takes initiative, and able to multitask and troubleshoot in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrates good judgment, integrity, honesty and professionalism
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
• Leading a healthy, balanced, drug-free lifestyle

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical environment requires employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions, and to adhere to departmental uniform standards. Frequent walking, twisting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting, climbing stairs, and ability to stand and move continuously. Lifting up to 50 pounds and moving carts weighing 300 pounds. Working with required chemicals and PPE. Shifts of up to 8 hours per day, plus periodic additional overtime hours and help covering additional shifts when needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and extremely proud of our highly diverse team and embrace diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.