Sous Chef

Auberge; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Auberge is hiring a Sous Chef in Hawaii to join our luxury dining team under the Executive Chef, ensuring memorable experiences and top-quality kitchen output. You will guide the brigade, uphold standards, and drive consistency across courses to delight guests.

The ideal candidate has leadership experience in a full-service luxury hotel, is creative and driven, and committed to food safety, quality, and guest satisfaction in a busy high-end setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Graduate of professional Culinary program from accredited institution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the various levels of Cooks to ensure that all food is tastefully prepared as scheduled, portions are controlled per specification, and plates are properly garnished and attractively presented.
• Ability to step into any culinary station in the kitchen.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line setup. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Use safe food handling procedures and maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Able to adjust recipes to accommodate guest requests and allergies.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary station versatility

Food safety

Recipe modification

Education

Culinary program graduate

Job description

Job Description

The base salary range for this position is $75k - $79k.

Join our team as Sous Chef and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the Auberge family, you will work under the guidance of the restaurant's Executive Chef to ensure a memorable culinary experience is provided to each guest. This role is responsible for the consistent and superior quality of all food items produced from the kitchen. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about their craft, creative and driven. He or she will have the desire to provide guidance to others and demonstrate a strong work ethic. Previous culinary leadership experience in a full-service luxury hotel is preferred.

• Lead the various levels of Cooks to ensure that all food is tastefully prepared as scheduled, portions are controlled per specification, and plates are properly garnished and attractively presented.
• Ability to step into any culinary station in the kitchen.
• Check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, freezer pull and line set up. Note any out of stock items or possible shortages.
• Use safe food handling procedures and maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines.
• Able to adjust recipes to accommodate guest requests and allergies.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar position is required.
• Able to work on a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Food Safety Certification preferred.
• Graduate of professional Culinary program from accredited institution preferred.

DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DHL Mahi Staffing, LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.