Tiller Sous Chef

Cliff House Maine; Maine; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff House Maine seeks a Sous Chef to lead the culinary team, create unique dishes, and ensure a memorable dining experience for guests. The role requires strong culinary skills, supervisory experience, and a passion for food.

You will supervise team performance, ensure food safety, and communicate effectively with guests. Ideal candidates have extensive culinary training and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Three years of culinary training or related kitchen experience.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Quality knowledge of food safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the culinary team's performance and conduct.
• Communicate effectively with staff and guests.
• Prepare and cook meals while ensuring food safety.

Skills

Culinary training

Supervisory experience

Food safety knowledge

Creativity

Job description

Job Summary

You will be a part of the culinary team which masterfully crafts distinctive dishes and cultivates an authentic food experience for our guests. Your food knowledge will be put to the test as you prepare, cook, and garnish meals which are distinct by design, yet true to its place. The Sous Chef will lead the culinary team on their mission to exceed customers’ expectations related to food quality and dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the performance, attendance, attitudes, appearance and conduct of the culinary team.
• Enjoy working in a fast pace environment while utilizing safe food preparation practices.
• Communicate effectively with all sorts of interesting people.
• Cultivate an authentic food experience for our guests by bringing your creativity to the creation of distinctive dishes.
• Bring the recipes you read to life by accurately reading & following the instructions.

Qualifications

• Flexibility. This is a demanding business and we look for flexibility with work days and hours, but it’s also a lot of fun!
• Experience. Bring three years of culinary training or related kitchen experience and one year of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge. Quality knowledge of food safety, sanitation, food products, and food service equipment.
• People Person. The best part about food is enjoying it with others.
• A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to cook, and knows a thing or two about kitchen safety and cleanliness.

Employees must fulfill their performance standards for this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the Hotel, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. The job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This job description and duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the Hotel. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by supervisors, managers or other Hotel Officials.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.