What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Otsego Resort?
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. In this pivotal role, you will assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and presentation. Your leadership will inspire a team of talented cooks and kitchen staff to deliver exceptional dining experiences, whether in fine dining settings, catering events, or banquet services. This position offers an exciting opportunity to showcase your culinary expertise while managing food production, inventory control, and team coordination in a fast-paced environment dedicated to hospitality excellence.
Duties
- Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating to meet quality standards.
- Supervise and motivate kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork and high performance.
- Oversee food safety sanitizing procedures and ensure compliance with all health regulations and safety protocols.
- Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring consistency across all dishes served.
- Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste to optimize food costs.
- Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions with attention to detail and timely execution.
- Lead shift management efforts by assigning tasks, monitoring productivity, and maintaining smooth kitchen operations throughout service hours.
Skills
- Extensive experience in fine dining environments with strong culinary skills and a passion for quality food presentation.
- Proven supervisory experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced settings such as restaurants or catering services.
- Knowledge of dietary department standards and food handling procedures to ensure safe and compliant food service.
- Expertise in food production, menu planning, and catering operations with a focus on cost control and inventory management.
- Familiarity with food safety sanitizing procedures and kitchen management best practices.
- Strong leadership abilities complemented by excellent communication skills to manage shifts effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining high standards of hospitality and service excellence.
Join us as a Sous Chef where your culinary talent will shine! Bring your leadership skills, culinary creativity, and passion for hospitality to create memorable dining experiences that delight every guest. We value dedicated professionals committed to excellence in the food industry—ready to elevate our team? Apply today!
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $24