Sous Chef: Lead Fine-Dining Prep & Kitchen Leadership

Bear Valley Mountain Resort; Bear Valley (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Valley Mountain Resort seeks a Sous Chef to provide leadership in the kitchen, support the Head Chef, expedite orders, and take on duties in the absence of the Head Chef. The role requires ensuring quality taste, presentation, and efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include preparing meals to guest specifications, measuring ingredients, maintaining sanitation, managing inventory, and overseeing opening/closing duties as directed by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years cooking experience in a fine dining environment; leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate with managers, kitchen and dining room staff, and guests.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and work long hours in hot conditions; math skills for quantities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals to guest specifications in a timely manner.
• Measure ingredients and portions accurately.
• Ensure kitchen staff follow standards, rules, and sanitation requirements.
• Use kitchen equipment safely (knives, grills, ovens, steamers, warmers).
• Manage inventory and ensure fresh, high-quality supplies.

Skills

Cooking experience

Fine dining

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Bear Valley Mountain Resort seeks a Sous Chef to provide leadership in the kitchen, support the Head Chef, expedite orders, and take on duties in the absence of the Head Chef. The role requires ensuring quality taste, presentation, and efficient kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include preparing meals to guest specifications, measuring ingredients, maintaining sanitation, managing inventory, and overseeing opening/closing duties as directed by the Executive Chef.