Senior Sous Chef - Kitchen Ops, Training & Menu Development

The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls; Davis (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PTO after 1 year

Competitive Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Hotel Room Discounts

Ongoing Training and Career Developp;

Job summary

The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, oversee kitchen functions, and assist in strategy and direction for all food served in outlets. You will train staff, manage inventories and vendor relations, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

Candidates should have full-service kitchen experience, flexibility with shifts, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive quality and guest satisfaction across dining and banquet

Qualifications

• Experience in a full-service kitchen (dining room and banquet) is required.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to train kitchen positions from prep to service and audit performance.
• Strong written and verbal training and coaching skills.
• Excellent communication with management, FOH staff and guests.
• Proficient with Word/Excel and kitchen ordering systems.
• Ability to monitor productivity and adjust staffing as needed.
• Ability to identify and correct safety hazards.
• Demonstrates physical stamina: stand, lift up to 50 lbs, move heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality, safety and consistency of all food preparation.
• Manage food purchasing, monthly inventory and high-value inventory control.
• Develop dining room and banquet menus with costed pricing.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and assist F&B as needed.
• Hold regular staff trainings and monthly topics.
• Train kitchen staff to follow sanitation guidelines and HACCP standards.
• Maintain good relations with health inspectors.
• Communicate with management and staff to achieve goals.
• Stay current with culinary trends and guest preferences.
• Prepare special meals for VIP guests.

Skills

Train kitchen staff

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Computerized ordering system

Word

Excel

Productivity assessment

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Shift flexibility

Education

Experience in full-service kitchen

Shift availability (days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays)

Tools

Word

Excel

Food ordering system

Job description

The Smokehouse at Blackwater Falls is seeking a Sous Chef to lead back-of-house operations, oversee kitchen functions, and assist in strategy and direction for all food served in outlets. You will train staff, manage inventories and vendor relations, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

Candidates should have full-service kitchen experience, flexibility with shifts, and strong leadership and communication skills to drive quality and guest satisfaction across dining and banquet