Sous Chef

Mayflower Inn & Spa; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Sous Chef to join their culinary team. In this role, you'll work closely with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences in a luxurious setting. Your creativity and leadership will shine as you oversee kitchen operations, ensuring every dish meets the highest standards. With a commitment to quality and a supportive environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to grow in a distinguished culinary landscape. If you have a flair for creativity and a strong work ethic, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your culinary career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

401(k) program with 4% match

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Stay Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar position is required.
• Food Safety Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead cooks to ensure food is prepared and presented attractively.
• Maintain a safe working environment using proper food handling skills.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Food Safety Procedures

Recipe Adjustment

Creative Cooking

Education

Professional Culinary Program

Job description

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.

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 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.
• Graduate of professional Culinary program from accredited institution.

Company Description

Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodland. Just two hours’ drive from New York City, it is renowned as one of northeast America’s most distinguished luxury hideaways. Memories are made easily when you stay at our boutique hotel in Litchfield County, a portal to a simpler time, where the definitive measure of the good life is in soul-stirring moments rooted in the idyllic countryside.

Additional Information

Benefits

Auberge Resorts is proud to support the needs of our team members and their families with a competitive and affordable benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Team Member Stay Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Task Force Opportunities
• Career Growth
• Voluntary plans: short- and long-term disability, additional life insurance coverage, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage, and legal insurance
• 401(k) program and receive a 4% match on employee contributions after one year.

Eligibility to enroll in our benefits is based on the applicable waiting period and employment status. Some benefits may require an employee contribution. The Plan documents supersede this description.

Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.

MFINN2013 LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. MFINN2013 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, MFINN2013 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.