Sous Chef South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is seeking an experienced Executive Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years experience as a Sous Chef in a fast pace upscale restaurant or resort.

• Trains, develops and supervises kitchen staff in the consistent implementation of standards of preparation and presentation of all menu items and products.
• Follows all opening and closing procedures
• Conducts pre-shift meetings with all kitchen staff
• Ensures that level of quality, taste, portion control, and plate presentation is to specifications and standards
• Expedites from the front of the line to ensure service flow and quality control.
• Able to prepare and prep all menu items utilizing skill and creativity. Able to man all line stations.
• Oversee Banquet meal preparation as needed
• Oversee Banquet/Sales client menu tastings as needed
• Coordinates with Front of House management staff to ensure guest expectations are met or exceeded
• Assists with all prep duties as needed.
• Conducts inventory and places order of product as needed.
• Oversees the receiving of product and rotation of that product to ensure optimal freshness
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensures all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures
• Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts and otherwise works on materials with great precision.
• Ensures all necessary reports and forms are completed daily.
• Possesses and maintains thorough understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends.
• Train and mentor the kitchen staff
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef
• Manage and execute all Company policies and procedures including disciplinary actions.