Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen Ops, Menu Creation & Team

Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401K program

Paid time off

Employee discount at lodging and dinin

Job summary

Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations and staff. You will plan cooking processes, direct food preparation, and ensure high-quality, correctly portioned dishes while enforcing health standards.

Responsibilities include catering event prep, menu development with the Chef de Cuisine, inventory assistance, staff training, and maintaining sanitation protocols.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary and supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership to manage and motivate staff.
• Creativity to inspire new ideas, recipes and practices.
• Passion for the food industry.
• Excellent culinary techniques.
• Ability to multi-task under fast-paced conditions.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible with hourly schedules, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in Chef de Cuisine's absence.
• Plan and direct all cooking processes and food preparation.
• Ensure high quality, correct portioning and health standards.
• Prep and execute catering events.
• Assist in menu creation with the Chef de Cuisine.
• Oversee and expedite preparation of all foods.
• Assist with monthly food inventory.
• Monitor equipment and communicate issues to Operations Manager.
• Supervise kitchen staff per Chef de Cuisine and Ops Manager standards.
• Train staff on policies and procedures, and use progressive discipline as needed.
• Develop and maintain food sanitation practices and safety protocols.
• Foster team-oriented relationships and maintain a strong kitchen presence.
• Coordinate opening and closing procedures and ensure compliance with food laws.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

Menu development

Staff training

Food safety

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Food quality control

Inventory management

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inns of Aurora Resort & Spa is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations and staff. You will plan cooking processes, direct food preparation, and ensure high-quality, correctly portioned dishes while enforcing health standards.

Responsibilities include catering event prep, menu development with the Chef de Cuisine, inventory assistance, staff training, and maintaining sanitation protocols.