PM Sous Chef

Firefall Ranch – Groveland, CA 95321

Overview. Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly
. Education Level:
High School
. Category:
Restaurant - Food Service
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The PM Sous Chef is in charge of all operations related to the main restaurant kitchen through dinner service. This position supports the kitchen in preparation of guest meals, management of kitchen staff, and execution of guest meals. PM Sous Chef responsibilities include management, cooking, prep, ordering, inventory, cleaning and all other duties associated with running a kitchen. The PM Sous Chef is in charge of managing the kitchen when the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine are not present and assists in running the kitchen when they are present.

This role is 100% hands‑on. The PM Sous Chef works closely with the Restaurant & Tavern Manager to ensure guests have a fantastic all‑around food experience. They are also highly involved in supporting our youth program through training and supervision of our kitchen staff.

Evergreen Lodge provides full breakfast, sit down and to go lunches, dinner in our main restaurant, tavern and outdoor dining room, outdoor BBQ's, pool area light fare and staff meals. The Lodge prides itself in serving fresh, healthful food that far exceeds expectations given our remote setting. Given our location, most of our guests eat with us in our relaxed mountain environment each night, in addition to locals.

The Lodge is a coveted wedding venue, and we cater customized weddings and other special events each year in our outdoor plaza and other venues. This wedding and event focus adds additional challenges and creative opportunities to the Sous Chef role. The Lodge also has live‑in staff and over 100 total staff in season, and the Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing the staff kitchen and associated 3 meals a day staff dining program in addition to coordination of our guest food service operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Train and manage kitchen staff, including dishwashers, prep cooks, line cooks
• Coordinate daily with Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine
• Create fair and consistent work environment based on respect and positivity
• Create a staff mentality that is quality driven and guest‑oriented
• Inspire and model friendly, heartfelt hospitality among your team
• Ensure consistency and maintain quality in all restaurant and tavern menu execution
• Work hands‑on in the kitchen on a daily basis
• Enforce structured processes, restaurant standards, programs and procedures
• Train and oversee food quality, cleanliness & hygiene standards
• Maintain strong safety standards
• Order, receive and maintain proper par levels
• Manage inventory and associated storage
• Maintain kitchen equipment and supplies
• Write weekly schedules and manage staffing levels
• Complete tasks in a timely manner to ensure efficient service for the kitchen
• Communicate professionally with FOH and BOH staff, including management, and be a role model of professionalism
• Work safely to avoid injuries and accidents, including ensuring use of proper Personal Protective Equipment for all team members
• When opportunities arise, support interns in our Internship Program to help them be most successful in their work and at the Lodge
• When finding unsafe conditions and maintenance concerns, address them immediately
• Assist with other kitchen, restaurant and related duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine
• Assist with other Lodge needs as may arise from time to time

• Hold current Food Handling Certification
• Prior sous chef or similar experience (preferred)
• Some experience managing a busy kitchen with multiple employees
• Experience with events and catering (preferred)
• Drive to create warm, friendly work environment while maintaining high professional standards
• Strong interest in training/coaching and being a role model for culinary staff
• Comfortable working within a defined framework
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of and adherence to kitchen health and safety rules
• Able to troubleshoot to ensure timely and accurate product…