We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our culinary team as a Sous Chef. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.
The Sous Chef will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.
YOUR ROLE:
Attract, retain, and motivate the best culinary talent.
Act in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets.
You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc).
Conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.
Conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information.
Attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team.
Be the example that the culinary team follows.
Have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency.
Work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily.
Guide the cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized.
Assist the Executive Sous Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus.
COMPENSATION:
$25 per hour
Skamania Lodge has introduced the most competitive culinary wages in the area. Our goal is to invite you in at the level you are at. We want to pay you well for your current skill set and set benchmarks for you to reach that will allow you to work toward building your career and making the money you deserve.
HOURS: We are open 365 days a year. In order to support the staffing needs, you must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
Free hot meal on each shift
Free golf
Free Zip-Line
Free Hot Tub and Pool Access
Fulltime employees also have
Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Accident, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
401k with employer match program.
Paid Time Off- up to 11 days in your first year.
Paid Sick Time.
Employee discounts on hotel rooms to affiliated properties in the Benchmark Pyramid portfolio and Skamania Lodge.
Discounts to Concerts, Columbia Store, Amusement Parks and more!
How To Apply:
Apply online at Skamania.com/careers, Email your resume with "Sous Chef" in the subject title, or contact our recruiter directly at (Five Zero Nine)- Four Two Seven- 2537.
