POSITION/DESCRIPTION:

CHEF- food production reporting to the Executive Chef in upscale, fine dining Finger Lakes restaurant. Performs station duties and all other responsibilities in the absence of the chef.

JOB TYPE: SEASONAL:

May through November

QUALIFICATIONS:

Culinary Experience: preferred

RESTAURANT DESCRIPTION:

SAPALTA is one of the only full service restaurants serving both a locally sourced menu and a 100% Finger Lakes wine list. We are located in the heart of the Finger Lakes directly on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, midway between Watkins Glen and Geneva, NY. We pride ourselves on providing our guests with an upscale dining and boutique hotel experience along with excellent customer service. is to highlight the ingredients, foods and products produced in the Finger Lakes region placing our focus on our regionally sourced menu. The kitchen at SAPALTA is managed by Chef Brud Holland, who has over 30 years of experience working with a wide variety of farmers, artists and other “makers” in the region in an effort to provide a uniquely Finger Lakes style food and beverage experience.

JOB DUTIES:

• Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality food preparation each and every day.
• Committed to delivering top customer service at all times toward guests (and staff).
• MUST be reliable, prompt and on time for scheduled shifts. Willingness to work paid overtime if needed/necessary.
• Maintaining a clean, sanitary and organized kitchen, including each and every station.
• Striving to train, encourage, and develop all staff members into a high performance kitchen team
• Assist with inventory management i.e, checking incoming orders from vendors, maintaining a clean, organized storage environment: coolers, freezer, shelving etc.
• Prepared to work in any kitchen station at any time.
• Maintain all duties performed by the chef in his absence including, but not limited to, managing food prep & par levels, developing featured menu items and managing the kitchen team toward the goal of setting up for a smooth, efficient, profitable service.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Experience level:

• 3 years
• 4 years

Pay rate:

• Hourly pay

Shift:

• Evening shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Penn Yan, NY 14527: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person