Sous Chef – Resort Center Kitchen

This job description is intended to be a broad description of duties. You will be expected to carry out all responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Specific information on duties and policies can be found with your supervisor or in the Employee Reference Guide. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The sous chef is responsible for hands-on leadership at the resort center kitchen and will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, inventory management, scheduling, and food production, with the ability to work at all stations.

Required Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in a professional kitchen, including supervisory roles.
• Expertise in multiple cooking techniques, including sautéing, grilling, roasting, and baking.
• Experience with menu development, food costing, and inventory management.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of culinary tools and equipment.
• Experience managing food and labor costs within budget constraints.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for the success and safety of all culinary staff alongside guidance from the Chef De Cuisine
• Ensure each culinary employee understands their job function, has the necessary tools, provides clarity on daily expectations, and indicates productivity expected
• Assist Chef De Cuisine in the orientation of new staff members and ongoing training of current staff
• Active involvement coaching and training in the areas of culinary techniques, recipe standards, plate presentation, timeliness, product knowledge, health code regulations, professional appearance, positive can-do attitude, teamwork, and delivery of culinary standards
• Monitor consistency and quality control through frequent line checks, recipe accuracy, and plating standards
• Responsible for scheduling, assisting in shift coverage, and execution of all shifts while managing labor objectives tied to the operating budget
• Maintain critical and agreed-upon systems of operations including temperature logs, prep lists, line checks, station diagrams, product labeling/rotation, and cleaning
• Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storage, and rotation of product
• Assist in leading a meaningful Pre-Shift Meeting daily
• Conducts oneself with safety in mind and undertakes all job requirements in a manner that will guarantee a safe environment for oneself, guests, and fellow team members
• Lead efforts to manage waste stream by source reduction of packaging materials, food waste compost collection, aluminum, plastic, and glass sorting, and landfill waste
• Assist in execution of special events
• Other duties as requested

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Must already have or be willing to obtain New Mexico Food Handler Certificate upon hire.
• Fluent in verbal and written English, other language skills preferred
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills, work ethic, and integrity
• Professional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to prepare a variety of cuisines
• Has experience in training culinary Team Members
• Has excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention and ability to work in a high-energy and physically demanding environment

Personal Skills:

• Strong personal character and commitment to Taos Ski Valley, Inc.’s Vision, Purpose, and Values.

• Provides a guest experience that exceeds the guest’s expectations.

• Ability to gracefully and humbly accept criticism and opportunities for growth.
• Ability to stay positive, focused, and constructive when faced with setbacks, and challenges, while working in an ever-changing environment.

Work Environment:

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. is often a fast-paced work environment, especially during holidays and Peak days. TSVI is located in a high-altitude alpine environment. Position may require travel on uneven, snow-packed, or icy terrain and may be exposed to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. Must be able to work in close quarters and with other staff.

Physical Demands of Position Include:

Will frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. 75% of the time will be spent standing, reaching, talking, hearing, tasting and smelling. 25% of the time may be spent walking, climbing/balancing. 5% of the time will be sitting and/or being exposed to the outdoors including winter weather conditions.

Background Check

Positions dealing with children, of safety sensitive and/or confidential nature, require driving or positions that handle cash may require a background check and MVR check. Employment is contingent upon a favorable background check and MVR check.

• Is a Background Check required for this position: Yes

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