Sous Chef

Hirebridge; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Telehealth

Vision

Dental

Short/long-term disability

Pet insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

The Cliffs is seeking a Sous Chef to join our culinary team, overseeing daily operations and leading a team of cooks in a fine dining environment. You will manage menu execution, portion control, and guest satisfaction while maintaining quality standards and budgets.

The role requires strong leadership, training, scheduling, and the ability to adapt to changing events and member needs. We offer comprehensive benefits, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative team atmosphere in a premium

Qualifications

• A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or related field preferred with minimum of 3 years’ Supervisory Chef experience.
• Strong understanding of quality, service, products, financial metrics, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Experience in ordering, inventory management, payroll operations, and handling money/charges.
• Lead day-to-day operations, events, and menu rollouts for the culinary department.
• Experience in hiring, training, scheduling, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and oversee events for the culinary department.
• Lead a team, train staff, and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist in menu rollouts, cost control, and inventory management.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Cost control

Inventory management

Hiring & training

Menu planning

Education

A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or related field

Related degree preferred

Job description

Overview

As a Sous Chef with The Cliffs, you will be a key member of an extraordinary culinary team that strives daily to exceed member’s expectations. We are growing communities where career opportunities and growth are endless.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• A.O.S. in Culinary Arts or related field preferred with a minimum of 3 years’ Supervisory Chef experience (preferably in fine dining or upscale business establishments).
• Strong understanding of quality, service, products, financial metrics, safety, and member satisfaction.
• Showcases passion for food, continual learning, and guest service
• Experience in ordering and receiving product and inventory management (cost and portion control), payroll operations and the handling of money/charges.
• Successfully manage day-to-day operations, special events, member activities, menu rollouts, etc. for the culinary department.
• Experience in hiring, training, scheduling, and the development of staff.
• Possess the ability to manage change effectively.
• Provide leadership to staff achieving goals and objectives.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to lead by example.
• Exceptional detail to follow-up.
• Excellent budgetary, projections and cost control skills.
• Experience with inventory and cost management.
• Prior experience in relationship development.
• Related degree preferred.

THE CLIFFS BENEFITS

• A knowledgeable and passionate management team that leads by example
• Employee appreciation parties and team building events
• Excellent compensation including 15 vacation days and 9 paid holidays
• Our best benefits package including health, telehealth, vision, dental, short term/long term disability, pet insurance 401(k) with employer contribution*