Sous Chef

C Lazy U; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

C Lazy U Ranch in the Rocky Mountains is seeking a Sous Chef to support senior leadership and the culinary team in executing menu items to spec. You will oversee line staff and ensure operations align with the ranch's standards.

The role emphasizes production methods, inventory control, and adherence to HACCP and safety guidelines, while maintaining a positive, collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive full-service kitchen management in fine dining.

Responsibilities

• Assist back of house leadership in production of food.

Skills

Culinary arts

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Knife skills

HACCP knowledge

Time management

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Inventory tracking

Job description

Bring Your Culinary Craft to the scenic Rocky Mountains!

Now Hiring for Full-Time Year-round Position!

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting senior leadership and the culinary team in execution of all food, safety, rotation, and storage of all food and kitchen items. This position will be a direct liaison between hourly cooks to senior leadership. The Sous Chef directly oversees the daily operations of the line staff, and supports the back of house senior leadership to ensure that all menu items are executed to the specifications defined by C Lazy U Ranch.

OBJECTIVE:

The candidate will exhibit integrity, honesty and knowledge that promotes the culture and values of C LAZY U, ensure that all back of house staff feel welcome and are given professional, constructive guidance and treatment at all times. The candidate must perform all aspects of the position with efficiency, respect, and sense of urgency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include assisting the back of house Senior Leadership team in providing direction and guidance for production of food to include implementation of systematic production methods, standardized recipes, portion control, menu development and purchasing requirements, in carrying out assigned responsibilities.

• Follow directions from Executive Chef, CDC, and Senior Sous Chef regarding daily duties and tasks.
• Maintain and enforce directives of recipes for all food production & products.
• Fabricate both fish and meats (whole fish, shellfish, primal and sub primal cuts).
• Count and accurately record inventory of all items in food storage areas.
• Maintain proper rotation of inventory in assigned areas.
• Maintain all HACCP regulations set forth by the state food and health department, and C Lazy U operating procedures.
• Ensure a clean & sanitary workstation, as well as enforce state sanitation standards throughout the facility.
• Understand completely all programs, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs set forth by C Lazy U Ranch.
• Offer positive solutions to problems or issues and be a voice that is part of the decision-making team.
• Understand philosophy of management and owner. Display consistent attention to detail and follow through of all restaurant policies.
• Represent the restaurant professionally through effective communication, cooperation and relationships with all business partners.
• Collaborate with team to create a culture and restaurant work environment based upon the company's culture.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs all related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:

The successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of culinary arts, and problem-solving skills. They will be able to work well with others, with ambitions to grow as a chef.

• In depth knowledge and full-service kitchen management experience cooking in a fine dining restaurant.
• Culinary Arts degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of all cooking and preparation methods for all proteins, vegetables, starches & other ingredients according to recipe, within prescribed time frame.
• Must display exemplary grooming, image, and as set forth by C LAZY U, Executive Chef, and Chef de Cuisine.
• Must have proficient knife skills.
• Must have open availability based on business needs.
• Strong culinary and leadership foundation with a positive attitude and forward-thinking mindset.
• Must have basic computer skills, prior scheduling, and ordering experience.
• Must exhibit strong communication skills throughout daily operations.
• Follows instructions, takes constructive criticism with humility and strives for self-improvement and overall success of C LAZY U culinary team.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 10 hours /4-5days

This Job Description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for the Sous Chef position and is not intended to be an inclusive list of tasks and expectations. Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job. Candidates further understand that this Job Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment and that the company reserves the right to revise and change duties as the need arises.).