Sous Chef (AM and PM)

Position: Sous Chef

Location: Cutalong at Tributer Resort; Mineral, VA

Salary: $55,000-$72,000 DOE

Job Type: Full-time; Year Round

*Please note that we are looking to hire one (1) AM Baker Sous Chef and one (1) PM Dinner Sous Chef with an ancitipated start date of no earlier than June 15th

About the Company:

Reef Capital Partners is a Utah-based investment firm founded in 2005 with offices in Lehi, UT, Park City, UT, and Ivins, UT. Reef focuses on commercial real estate lending and development across the U.S.

Since 2005, Reef's team has completed more than 500 transactions. In addition to Reef's real estate investment strategy, Reef and/or affiliates own and operate various businesses that add significant long-term value to its projects. Reef has grown rapidly over the past few years, growing from about 25 employees to well over 350, and managed assets on behalf of over 750 institutional and individual partners worldwide.

With a motto of "Expect the Best", some of Reef's most prominent developments include Black Desert Resort, a $2 billion luxury resort in Ivins, UT, Marcella, a luxury private golf community based in Park City, Utah, and Cutalong at Tributer Resort, Virginia's newest premier lakeside golf destination.

At Reef, our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain entrepreneurial individuals who desire to build and create something long-lasting and meaningful. Our business enables bright, committed people to work in high-performing teams within an environment that allows each person to achieve their professional objectives. Reef values a strong culture dedicated to the health and well-being of our employees. Reef's team is currently involved in some of the most prominent development transactions in Utah and other targeted geographies across the United States.

About Cutalong at Tributer Resort

Located in Mineral, Virginia, Cutalong at Tributer Resort spans 1,000 acres bordering Lake Anna and is poised to become a premier destination in Virginia. The development plan includes residential entitlements, featuring estate homes and homesites, executive homesites, cottages, villas, townhomes and luxury condominium accommodations. The resort's planned amenities include a spa & wellness center, multiple restaurants, social and conference meeting space and a rich array of resort activities all anchored by the prestigious Cutalong Golf Club.

Position Overview:

Our culinary team at Cutalong at Tributer Resort is looking to hire both an AM and PM Sous Chef. The AM Sous Chef will oversee morning baking and breakfast operations, while the PM Sous Chef will oversee dinner operations. Both roles will assist the Executive Chef in the daily preparation, cooking, and presentation of high-quality food in the resort's kitchen during their respective shifts. This role involves overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining kitchen organization, and adhering to health and safety standards. The Sous Chef will also support menu planning and inventory management, helping to deliver an exceptional culinary experience for guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen staff during designated shift, ensuring smooth and efficient operation.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail in every dish.
• Assist the Executive Chef in directing kitchen operations, including managing prep work and ensuring timely execution of all breakfast and brunch dishes.
• Train, mentor, and motivate junior kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to cooking techniques, safety standards, and company policies.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, including breakfast, brunch, and other morning menu items.
• Ensure all food is prepared according to recipes, portion sizes, and presentation standards.
• Monitor food quality and taste, making adjustments as necessary to ensure excellence in every dish.
• Assist in preparing mise en place (pre-prep work) for the day's menu items, ensuring all ingredients are fresh, organized, and ready to go.
• Assist in managing inventory levels, tracking supplies, and ensuring adequate stock of food and kitchen materials for the morning shift.
• Communicate any shortages, overstock, or special ingredient requirements to the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations in the kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, ensuring food safety standards are consistently met.
• Monitor kitchen equipment to ensure it is functioning properly and report any malfunctions to management.
• Ensure that all dishes leaving the kitchen meet the resort's high standards for taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Work with the Executive Chef to implement any changes to recipes, menu items, or procedures to improve quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless communication between the kitchen and dining areas.
• Support the timely delivery of orders, working with servers to ensure food is served promptly and at the correct temperature.
• Assist with the preparation of daily production sheets and menu updates as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Maintain accurate logs of food waste, kitchen supplies used, and inventory changes.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a high-volume kitchen, preferably in a resort or fine dining setting.
• Ability to work within the AM or PM shift
• If applying for the AM position, previous baking experience is required
• Impeccable leadership and communication skills
• Cutting edge technical food & beverage knowledge
• Degree in Culinary Arts is highly preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors with some outdoor activity
• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
• Ability to stand for long hours and lift 50lbs.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Health Plan with HSA Match
• Flexible Paid Time-off
• Discounts at Company-owned Resorts and Golf Courses

Salary : $55,000 - $72,000