Sous Chef

Peregrine Hospitality; Tannersville (Monroe County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camelbeach access

Camelback access

Aquatopia access

Local amusement parks access

Paid training

Employee events

Referral bonuses

Competitive wages

Interact with people from all over the

Next-day pay via PayActiv

Tuition reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Vacation and PTO

Full-time status benefits

Job summary

Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee meal quality, portion control, and presentation, reporting to the Executive Chef.

You will train kitchen staff, enforce food specs and sanitation, and help manage food and labor costs while delivering outstanding guest experiences.

This full-time role requires 18+ years old, strong knife skills, math ability, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to apply.
• Proficient knife handling and advanced cooking skills.
• Able to adjust recipes and portions with basic math.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must read and speak English; additional languages a plus.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals meet quality, consistency, and brand standards.
• Train and coach kitchen staff to meet corporate standards.
• Support Executive Chef in enforcing food specs, portions, recipes, and sanitation.
• Monitor food prep to minimize waste and control costs.
• Assist with labor management while maintaining service.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen per health rules.
• Identify and resolve operational or staff issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of guests and team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Deliver consistent quality and service to guests.

Skills

Advanced cooking

Knife handling

Basic math

Flexible schedule

Stamina for long hours

English proficiency

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef
Department: Food and Beverage
Reports to: Executive Chef

The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all meals coming from the kitchen are well prepared in terms of quality, consistency, eye appeal, taste, and food cost. He/she is expected to provide training for all staff, meet corporate quality standards; and assist in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation. The Sous Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all meals are prepared and presented according to established quality, consistency, and brand standards.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing kitchen staff to meet corporate quality and safety standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in establishing and enforcing food specifications, portion control, recipes, and sanitation practices.
• Monitor food preparation and production to minimize waste and control food costs.
• Assist with labor management while maintaining service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve operational or staff-related issues as they arise.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive or proprietary information.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of guests and team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Deliver consistent quality and service that enhances the overall guest experience

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Advanced cooking skills, including proficient knife handling.
• Basic math skills to adjust recipe quantities and manage portions.
• Flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to work long and varied hours as business needs require.
• Must be able to speak and read English; additional languages a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate complex information.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, and crouching.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely around hot surfaces, open flames, steam, and sharp objects.
• Tolerance for hot, humid, fast-paced, and sometimes crowded kitchen environments.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions efficiently and safely.

What’s In It For Me

• Complimentary access to Camelbeach, Camelback, Aquatopia, local amusement parks, and more, plus great friends & family perks.
• Paid training to gain skills, knowledge, and experience for professional development.
• Not-to-be-missed employee events throughout the season.
• Referral bonuses - invite your friends to work with you!
• Competitive wages and advancement opportunities.
• Interact with people from all over the world!
• Next-day pay through PayActiv.
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, 401K*
• Vacation and PTO*
• Full-time status benefits

This job description is to be considered a general outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position and is subject to changes and revisions by Camelback Resort at any time. Responsibilities are listed as guidelines only and the job is not necessarily limited to these specifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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