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Sous Chef – Camp Navarro
Camp Navarro is seekingSous Chefs to join our Culinarydepartment. Our growing business is evolving from operating events and festivals to also incorporating transient hotel bookings for 2021. The successful candidate will employ culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our customers’ satisfaction, while also working at an exciting and creative company. In this position, you’ll work under the direction of our Executive Chef to prepare flavorful and appropriate 'wine country meets camp' dishes that provide our diverse events and guests with the nourishment to fully immerse in the experience of their stay in the Redwoods. This position includes competitive compensation, and the opportunity to cater to a diverse range of events, including festivals, weddings, and corporate groups while working with the team to create truly unique events in a stunning location!
Reports to Executive Chef /FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Purpose: Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef is responsible for overseeing the production
and service of the highest quality food and beverage for Camp Navarro’s diverse clientele and events. Sous Chef coordinates and leads the daily shift operations of the main kitchen and assists Executive Chef in the operations of all satellite food and beverage outlets in accordance with the budget expectations, safety and quality standards, and policies of Camp Navarro.
General Requirements
The Camp Navarro Mission:
We invite people to experience nature and community by hosting inspired events and nightly stays while practicing responsible stewardship.
All employees are expected to understand and support our mission, which describes our relationship to our guests, fellow employees and our extraordinary natural environment.
Essential Duties
The competencies listed below are an overview of the essential duties and measures required to be successful in the position. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned. Note: The listed examples do not include all tasks which may be expected within this job description.
Culinary Management -CriticalTasks
Works with Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations at Camp Navarro, including: main kitchen, Meadow Café, remote catering, pop-up events, pizza oven,and any other Camp Navarro food and beverage service
Meets daily with Executive Chef to strategize and plan food and beverage preparation and execution
Coordinates with Service Coordinator and/or Service Captain to time and execute timely and efficient food and beverage service
Practices and directs correct food safety, handling, and food storage procedures according to federal, state, local and company regulations; ensures all Camp Navarro employees comply with regulatory requirements for food safety
Experience overseeing successful HACCP plan
Experience maintaining a comprehensive inventory management system including purchase and cost tracking, regularly scheduled physical counts, waste log usage, andstringent receiving processes
Maintains product consistency by conducting regular assessment of all aspects of food and beverage production, storage, and service
Anticipates and identifies item shortages, works with Executive Chef on maintaining pars and conducting daily/weekly ordering
Identifies and reports nearing expiration dates or with other quality issues which may result in items needing to be discarded and or replaced
Monitors and logs all wasted/discarded inventory in Food Waste Log and reports to the Executive Chef
Ensures kitchen staff adhere to all Camp Navarro Kitchen SOPS and policies
Provides mentorship and training to line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers and lessexperienced culinary team members
Works collaboratively with the culinary team to maintain the cleanliness and sanitation standards of Camp Navarro food production and service operations
Knowledge of traditional and specialty cooking techniques
Ability to operate commercial kitchen equipment
Adheres to company policies and procedures, laws including health and safety standards.
Adheres to location appearance guidelines
Acts with a sense of urgency and safety
Customer Service and Teamwork - CriticalTasks
Meets and exceeds co-workers’ expectations by providing excellent service and teamwork
Ensures all guests are quickly and politely greeted
Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors
Keeps Executive Chef (and General Manager when necessary) fully informed of allproblems or matter of significance
Works with Executive Chef to hire, train, supervise, and schedule all culinary andbeverage production and service team members
Reports any equipment in need of repair or replacement to Executive Chef orMaintenance Department in a timely manner
Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other Camp Navarro employees tofoster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working environment
Attends all appropriate company meetings and training sessions
Understands and executes emergency procedures in accordance with Camp Navarrostandards
Projects a favorable image of Camp Navarro to the public at all times
Qualifications and Standards
Education: Education in Culinary Arts Preferred
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of Sous Chef or equivalent Kitchen Management experience.
Minimum of 6 years food service experience, 2+ years of experience in high volume banquet or catering foodproduction preferred.
Must be able to demonstrate broad food and beverage knowledge and staff management capabilities.
Qualifications
Current California Food Safety Manager Certification
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong passion for culinary and hospitality excellence
In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
Extensive knowledge of menu development, cost and wage control
Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
Resilient in stressful situations and able to handle last minute requests
Exceptional customer service and leadership skills
Demonstrates ability to understand and effectively implement written and verbal instructions
Strong team orientation and ability to work with any department to accomplish assigned tasks
Ability to quickly problem solve and make sensible decisions.
Excellent interpersonal skills and recognition by others as a respected member of the team
Must possess excellent attention to detail, a high level or organization, the ability to multitask, and re-prioritize to meet deadlines on multiple projects
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Maintains regular attendance, is consistently on time and complies with all Camp Navarro standards
Scheduling flexibility to meet operational needs
Physical Requirements
Able to perform all essential duties with or without accommodation
Pushing/Pulling: Average weight 40lbs constantly
Lifting/Carrying: Average weight 40lbs constantly
Standing/Walking: Constantly. Standing/walking the majority of scheduled shift
Kneeling/Crawling: Occasionally. Completing tasks throughout the Camp
Reaching: Constantly
Computer - Frequently
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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