Sous Chef

Enchantment Resort; Sedona (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona is seeking a passionate and energetic Kitchen Supervisor to oversee kitchen operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a culinary degree or equivalent experience, ideally with several years of supervisory experience in the food and beverage industry.

This role involves managing kitchen staff, controlling food costs, and maintaining high standards of food quality. Join our inclusive team where collaboration and a passion for hospitality are key!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in culinary or food and beverage operations.
• Current food handler’s certification required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise kitchen operations to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Train kitchen staff on food handling and preparation techniques.
• Control food costs and maintain quality of food products.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Food handling knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Are you outgoing, energetic, passionate, and authentic? Enchantment is the perfect spot for you! At Enchantment, we work together to create and deliver personalized extraordinary experiences for all guests and team members here at the resort. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, engaging, and we have one of the best views you’ll ever find! Come join us.

Basic Function

Supervise and administer the kitchen operation including coordination of menu items and utilization of products to maximize customer satisfaction and control of food costs. Oversee food preparation, inventory & portion control and ordering of all foods necessary for kitchen operation.

Work Performed

• Supervise the kitchen on assigned shift to ensure compliance with the resort’s objectives and the health and safety of all employees and guests.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff in the proper techniques of food handling, food preparation and cost control of high‑quality food products.
• Interview, hire, train and review performance of kitchen and utility personnel.
• Observe safety and legal requirements as to the health and labor departments, maintain all kitchen areas in the highest standards of cleanliness at all times.
• Enforce the use of standard recipes for all dishes to ensure proper portion control, uniformity of taste and quality.
• Continuously check plate presentations, use of proper recipes and portions of food to specification.
• Test new menu items to determine market acceptance.
• Maintain the highest quality food product in preparation and purchase.
• Control inventory and ordering of food, cleaning equipment, cleaning supplies and utensils necessary for food production.
• Maximize profitability through proper food and labor cost controls.
• Monitor labor to be in accordance with department and resort guidelines.
• Assist with payroll and employee time management.
• Interact with guests as necessary on the floor.
• Assist Executive Chef with budgeting and expense control.
• Act as an ambassador of Enchantment by speaking positively of the resort at all times.
• Foster a work environment of teamwork and lateral service by assisting coworkers and other departments as necessary to exceed our guests’ expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Cooks and Utility staff

Supervision Received

Executive Chef

Responsibility & Authority

• Maintain a high level of guest service at all times with quality products.
• Uphold the resort commitment to hospitality.
• Work closely with all departments to ensure guest service levels are being met.
• Deal effectively with all departments with regular communication.
• Assist with management and supervision of culinary operations and staff.

Minimum Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent related work experience and/or training. Prefer 3+ years’ prior supervisory skills and hotel/resort culinary/food and beverage operations experience. Must have strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with ease. Computer skills required. Strong guest and team member relations skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Must maintain current food handler’s certification.

Physical Requirements

10% Sitting
90% walking, standing and bending
Lifting/Carrying up to 50 lbs.
Hearing and Manual dexterity
Taste and smell
Distance vision 1-3 feet
Ability to drive golf cart on occasion as necessary