Wellness Resort Executive Sous Chef: Lead & Elevate Cuisine

Canyon Ranch Operating, LLC; Lenox (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spa access

Health plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Maternity leave

Professional growth

Job summary

Canyon Ranch Lenox is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, partnering with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality and presentation. You'll coach the team, uphold safety standards, manage costs, and drive service excellence across Food & Beverage outlets.

You will live Canyon Ranch Ethos, mentor colleagues, and lead in a fast-paced production kitchen with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a culinary leadership role.
• Associate degree or equivalent training.
• ServSafe Manager Certification within six months of employment.
• Experience supervising culinary teams.
• Strong people-management and training skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment, organizational, planning, listening, and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, preparation, production, and presentation of food across outlets.
• Partner with Executive Chef to manage daily kitchen operations.
• Train and develop culinary staff on standards and SOPs.
• Provide feedback and coaching to ensure accountability.
• Maintain high standards of food safety and sanitation.
• Support safety practices and Accident Prevention Program.
• Schedule staff to meet guest needs and business demands.
• Assist with purchasing and resource management.
• Contribute to budgetary decisions and financial performance.
• Fill in for Executive Chef when needed.
• Foster collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Uphold Canyon Ranch service standards and Ethos.

Skills

Culinary leadership

People management

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or equivalent training

ServSafe Manager Certification (within 6 months)

Job description

Canyon Ranch Lenox is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, partnering with the Executive Chef to ensure exceptional food quality and presentation. You'll coach the team, uphold safety standards, manage costs, and drive service excellence across Food & Beverage outlets.

You will live Canyon Ranch Ethos, mentor colleagues, and lead in a fast-paced production kitchen with varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.