Sous Chef

Carson Valley Inn is currently seeking a Full-Time highly experienced Working Sous Chef, with extensive culinary knowledge, strong Leadership skills and a proven track record of consistently delivering high quality dishes, while effectively managing kitchen staff in a fast paced, high volume Casino.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes; Paid Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k) and EAP programs. In addition, we also offer a complimentary meal while on shift.

Sous Chef Description:

Supervises and participates on the front line with cooking and preparing high quality and consistent food items per Standard Recipes, Specifications, timing standards and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Samples, smells and observes food in storage and in preparation to ensure conformance to recipes, standards of appearance, and taste.
• Works in conjunction with the Executive Chef and/or Director on all menus, recipes, special events and related projects.
• Responsible and accountable for food and labor costs within the department and in conjunction with Executive Chef, identifies and defines business, production and staffing needs.
• Defines, suggests and implements solutions which may result in beneficial changes in the operations of assigned outlet.
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems, issues, opportunities and unusual matters of significance coming to his/her attention so prompt corrective actions can be taken when appropriate.
• Maintains a “hands on” philosophy and jumps in with co-workers and subordinates whenever and wherever necessary.
• Counsels, guides, trains and instructs assigned employees in the proper performance of their duties
• Prepares employee reviews, evaluations and other employee documentation, maintaining consistency, fairness and respect within the frame work of established guidelines
• Provides training, instruction and motivational encouragement for new team members and continuing training for all staff, with regards to new recipes, new menu items, preparation and presentation.

Requirements:

• 5 years in hotel restaurant / casino or in individual restaurants specializing in (i.e., steak house, coffee shop, gourmet) at a high volume level.
• Culinary background must have focus on high volume, quality cuisine as well as team building, interpersonal skills and managerial skills.
• High school graduate or G.E.D., culinary apprenticeship or culinary school graduate
• Posses ability to teach, train and motivate a diverse workforce.
• Working knowledge of computers, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively in the English language.
• Advanced knowledge of kitchen sanitation.
• Knowledge of weights, measures and recipe yield.
• Possess and maintains culinary tools to perform the necessary job functions.
• Available to work required schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills with a focus on coaching for success

Shift:

• Varied shifts, full-time
• Weekend and Holiday work required.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or G.E.D., culinary apprenticeship or culinary school graduate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• High Volume Cooking and Management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Minden, NV 89423 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000