Sous Chef

The Sagamore Resort; Bolton Landing (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading resort in Bolton Landing seeks a Sous Chef to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing kitchen staff, ensuring food safety standards, and crafting unique menus for special occasions. Join an organization that values teamwork and quality as a priority in their culinary operations. The role emphasizes creativity in dish presentation and coaching kitchen associates to uphold high standards.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Qualifications

• Previous experience is a plus.
• Must work long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• High standard of cleanliness required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and executes hot food for the restaurant.
• Manages all line cooks and assists in training.
• Ensures health and safety standards are upheld.

Skills

Food safety practices

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

We are looking to add a Sous Chef to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company’s mission.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities:

• Sets up and execute hot food for restaurant
• Sets up and execute breakfast hot food for banquet events
• Responsible for managing all line cooks, production cooks, breakfast buffet attendants and stewards
• Is responsible for training and mentoring all hourly associates
• Addressing all kitchen-related problems and incidences in a timely and effective manner
• Completes all opening, daily, and weekly checklists when necessary
• Understands state health codes and follows all company standard operating procedures
• Ensuring all health and safety standards are upheld by enforcing high sanitation standards
• Works as a team for all banquets and buffets with a “can do” attitude
• Works with all of culinary management team to help take care of product, multi-tasking as well as the ability to work fast and efficiently
• Is responsible for daily vendor orders while keeping coolers and store rooms organized
• Is responsible for setting up, maintaining operations, breaking down hot and cold stations
• Planning and preparing special occasion menus including holiday brunches and buffets
• Developing unique and visually appealing plating designs for new dishes

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED a plus but not required
• Previous experience a plus
• Must be able to work long hours, weekends, evenings and holidays
• Must have a high standard of cleanliness and understanding of food safety practices
• Must be clear and concise with verbal and written communication including emails
• Must understand all kitchen equipment and communicate issues with the engineering department

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.