Sous Chef: Fine-Dining Lead & Expediter

Bear Valley; California; On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley is seeking a Sous Chef for the Creekside seasonal full-time position in Bear Valley, CA. The role supports the Head Chef, monitors kitchen activities, expedites orders for quality, and assumes additional duties when the Head Chef is absent to ensure clear direction for the kitchen team.

Responsibilities include preparing meals to guest specifications, measuring ingredients, maintaining sanitation standards, and supervising inventory and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment and experience in a culinary leadership role preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparing meals and food to meet the specifications of guests in a timely manner
• Properly measuring kitchen ingredients and food portions
• Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
• Using kitchen knives and equipment such as grills, ovens, steamers and warmers in food preparation
• Managing the kitchen inventory and ensuring supplies are fresh and of high quality
• Ensuring proper food temperatures when cooking and proper storage afterward
• Keeping the workstation and kitchen equipment clean, organized and sanitized
• Taking charge of kitchen opening, closing and other side duties as directed by the Executive Chef

Skills

Fine dining

Culinary leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Math skills

Job description

Bear Valley is seeking a Sous Chef for the Creekside seasonal full-time position in Bear Valley, CA. The role supports the Head Chef, monitors kitchen activities, expedites orders for quality, and assumes additional duties when the Head Chef is absent to ensure clear direction for the kitchen team.

Responsibilities include preparing meals to guest specifications, measuring ingredients, maintaining sanitation standards, and supervising inventory and staff.