Sous Chef

Snow King; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Sous Chef at Skamania Lodge, where you will lead a culinary team in a high-volume kitchen. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free hot meals daily

Complimentary access to fitness center

401(k) with employer match

Mental health and counseling support

Exclusive hotel discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen.
• Active Food handler’s certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation in the kitchen.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage workflow.
• Ensure financial accountability and oversee waste management.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Organization

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Property


About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!

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Location Description

Come be a part of something bigger! Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Skamania Lodge is a place where you see the world a bit differently. Where you can slow down to fuel your soul in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on earth. A place to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie or embrace your spirit animal. Skamania proudly features 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including exhibit and banquet facilities. Our flexible meeting space ranges in size from 250 square feet for intimate gatherings to 7,000 square feet, accommodating food and beverage functions for up to 500 people. With an additional 175 acres of outdoor adventures waiting, there is no better place to lead the sales efforts.

Overview

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Sous Chef. This individualmust be creative, motivated, and have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen. Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

The Sous Chef will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.

Your Role:

• Plan and direct food preparation in the kitchen.

• Prioritize food quality and timing.

• Supervise kitchen staff and manage workflow.

• Quickly identify and address issues that arise during service.

• Discipline underperforming staff when necessary.

• Motivate and incentivize team members to exceed expectations.

• Handle staff scheduling and professional development plans.

• Manage administrative tasks and maintain disciplinary documentation.

• Ensure financial accountability and oversee waste management.

Why Skamania Lodge?

Perks Available to All Employees

Free hot meals daily
• Complimentary access to the fitness center, showers, locker rooms, pool, and hot tub
• Free golf & zip-lining — because we believe in balancing work with play
• Ongoing training & career growth opportunities — many of our leaders started in entry-level roles
• A workplace that prioritizes team culture and camaraderie
• 401(k) with employer match-fully vested immediately!
• Financial planning assistance
• Mental health and counseling support
• Discounts on spa, gift shop, golf shop, and dining outlets
• Exclusive hotel discounts across our portfolio
• Discounts on travel, local attractions, health & wellness, and more

Comprehensive Benefits for Regular Full-Time Employees

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with employer contribution for medical)

• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• HSA / FSA options
• Disability coverage
• Legal and Identity Theft Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D – Base plan provided at no cost to you!
• Pet Insurance

Time to Relax – PTO That Grows With You

We reward hard work with well-earned time off. Our generous PTO plan includes holiday hours and increases with tenure:
• First Year: 88 hours/year (max 120)
• 1–5 Years: 128 hours/year (max 160)
• 5–10 Years: 168 hours/year (max 200)
• 10+ Years: 208 hours/year (max 240)
PLUS WA Paid Sick Leave available to both Full Time and Part Time associates!

COMPENSATION:

$26-$30 per hour DOE Education and Experience

Skamania Lodge has introduced the most competitive culinary wages in the area. Our goal is to invite you in at the level you are at. We want to pay you well for your current skill set and set benchmarks for you to reach that will allow you to work toward building your career and making the money you deserve.

HOURS:

Full-Time + opportunity for overtime.!

This is a 24-7, 365 day a year business that will require some work during nights, weekends and holidays. A flexible schedule that can move between shifts and days as needed is required.

Work Where Other Vacation!

LOCATION: Skamania Lodge Stevenson, WA

22 miles from White Salmon, WA

23 miles from Hood River, OR

28 miles from Washougal, WA

30 miles from Troutdale, OR

30 miles from Camus, WA

50 minutes from Vancouver, WA

50 minutes from Portland, OR

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!

Qualifications

• The Sous Chef would ideally be a college graduate in the culinary arts.
• Experinced at managing, developing and training line staff and a larger team with professionalism, empathy and accountability.
• Computer skills related to Word and Excel for producing receipes and standard operating procedures.
• Consistent, efficient with attention to detail and product quality.
• Familiar and skilled at food costing.
• Be familiar with basic and advanced cooking methods.
• Skamania Lodge is open 24-7, we staff from 5am-11pm, must be able to work within these hours including weekends and holidays as needed.
• Have 5+ years’ experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen.
• Must have basic allergy knowledge.
• Must have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer.
• Must have full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report.
• Active Food handler’s certification.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• At least 21 years of age
• Have a desire to exceed expectations and goals to take that next step to Exec Sous in the future by continuing to develop in their craft as an individual. Willing to elevate skills and abilitites by continued learning outside of internal training.

Compensation Range

The compensation for this position is $26.00/Hr. - $30.00/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.