Sous Chef

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Collection; Washington (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401(k) with 4% match

Team Member Stay Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection, located in Washington, CT, seeks a seasoned Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team in collaboration with Chef Daniel Boulud. You will guide menu development, ensure exceptional quality, and uphold hospitality excellence through refined technique and warm service.

Join a luxury property known for New England elegance, curated dining experiences, and a commitment to seasonal ingredients and innovation in every dish.

Qualifications

• Culinary Certificate or Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef role.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Experience at a luxury hospitality property.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staffing, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Support the execution and continued development of Mayflower Inn & Spa’s culinary collaboration with Chef Daniel Boulud, ensuring alignment with the partnership’s culinary vision and standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and refine menus that showcase seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, guest preferences, and the distinctive influence of Chef Daniel Boulud.
• Oversee food preparation activities, ensuring dishes are prepared consistently according to approved recipes, presentation standards, and food-safety regulations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques, sanitation practices, teamwork, and the standards associated with the Daniel Boulud collaboration.
• Conduct regular inspections of food items to ensure proper presentation, flavor, quality, and temperature, addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Education

Culinary Certificate or Degree Preferred

Job description

Company Description

Only a two-hour drive from New York City, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Auberge Resorts Collection is a luxury country retreat located in the idyllic town of Washington, Connecticut. Set on 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and woodlands, the property defines New England elegance and is renowned as one of the northeast’s most lauded luxury hideaways. Boasting 35 guest rooms, the hotel offers exceptional service and gracious attention to guest’s personalized needs. Wellness amenities include The Retreat at Mayflower Inn, a 20,000 sq. ft. sanctuary aiming to purify and detoxify through holistic treatments, promote wellbeing, and leave guests feeling relaxed and renewed. The resort also boasts expansive gardens, a tennis court, miles of hiking trails, a standalone two-story private-event space, The Huntress boutique, and two dining venues including The Garden Room for New England-inspired fine dining and the Tap Room, for casual country fare. In honor of the Inn’s centennial birthday in fall 2020, acclaimed New York-based interior designer Celerie Kemble oversaw a dramatic redesign encompassing guest rooms and suites, Mayflower’s signature restaurant, and the Inn’s historic main house, featuring a charming parlor.

Follow Mayflower Inn & Spa on Facebook and Instagram @MayflowerAuberge

For more information: aubergeresorts.com/mayflower

Job Description

Be the culinary backbone of our kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional dining experiences at Mayflower Inn & Spa. As part of our culinary collaboration with renowned Chef Daniel Boulud, you will help bring his distinctive approach—rooted in seasonal ingredients, refined technique, and warm hospitality—to life. With your creativity and leadership, you will inspire the culinary team while ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and innovation in every dish.

• Assist the Executive Chef in managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, staffing, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Support the execution and continued development of Mayflower Inn & Spa’s culinary collaboration with Chef Daniel Boulud, ensuring alignment with the partnership’s culinary vision and standards.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create and refine menus that showcase seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, guest preferences, and the distinctive influence of Chef Daniel Boulud.
• Oversee food preparation activities, ensuring dishes are prepared consistently according to approved recipes, presentation standards, and food-safety regulations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques, sanitation practices, teamwork, and the standards associated with the Daniel Boulud collaboration.
• Conduct regular inspections of food items to ensure proper presentation, flavor, quality, and temperature, addressing any issues or discrepancies promptly.

Qualifications

• Culinary Certificate or Degree Preferred.
• Minimum of two years experience in a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef role.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Experience at a luxury hospitality property.

Benefits

Auberge Collection 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.

Additional Information

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.

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