Sous Chef - Mountain View Kitchen Leader with Housing

The Glen House Hotel - Olympia Hospitality; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cabin housing

Panoramic Mt. Washington view

Seasonal staffing & kick-off

Job summary

The Glen House Hotel - Olympia Hospitality is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team under Chef Joshua Bartholomew, at the base of Mount Washington. This role focuses on leadership, menu execution, and high standards in a scenic New England setting.

We offer housing options in a cabin (shared accommodation) with views of Mt. Washington, and a start window in late Oct/early Nov. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of high-volume kitchen management and a culinary degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ of high volume kitchen management; catering/banquet experience, management or previous supervisory experience in food and beverage operations preferred.
• Culinary degree desirable or equivalent combination of education and work; Serve Safe Certification strongly preferred.
• Experience with employee coaching and counselling as well as documentation; experience with purchasing, receiving and inventory control.
• Strong leadership, creativity, and passion for hospitality in a team-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative and seasonal menus that showcase the restaurant's culinary expertise and creativity, incorporating fresh, locally sourced ingredients and international flavors.
• Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, including creating and testing new dishes, specials, and tasting menus, and ensuring that all menu items meet quality and cost standards.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking activities, ensuring dishes meet established recipes, portion sizes, and quality standards; ensure food safety guidelines are followed.
• Supervise and assist kitchen staff, including cooks and prep cooks, to ensure consistency and excellence in presentation and taste.
• Coordinate and manage kitchen operations, including ordering, inventory management, production scheduling, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen environment; ensure health and safety regulations compliance.
• Train, mentor, and supervise kitchen staff, providing guidance and coaching to enhance skills and teamwork.
• Conduct regular training sessions on culinary techniques and food safety practices.

Skills

Culinary skills

Menu development

Kitchen leadership

Food cost analysis

Sanitation & safety

Knife & prep skills

Expediter skills

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

The Glen House Hotel - Olympia Hospitality is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary team under Chef Joshua Bartholomew, at the base of Mount Washington. This role focuses on leadership, menu execution, and high standards in a scenic New England setting.

We offer housing options in a cabin (shared accommodation) with views of Mt. Washington, and a start window in late Oct/early Nov. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of high-volume kitchen management and a culinary degree or equivalent.