Classic Sous Chef

Madden's on Gull Lake•East Gull Lake, MN

22h•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Madden's is an award-winning resort, located on more than 1,000 acres, that anticipates the wishes and desires of vacationers and offers them fantastic golf, upscale dining, lakeside spa, tennis, activity programs for children, biking, shopping, and art gallery with painting classes and almost every kind of on-the-water recreation possible in Minnesota, including fishing. Madden’s has distinguished itself by an emphasis on gracious hospitality, quality, and diversity. Our philosophy is simply to provide the best that Minnesota has to offer. Madden’s is currently seeking the position of Sous Chef at the Classic Grill.

Requirements

Organized, great communication, decisive & flexible.
Excellent listening, speaking, and writing skills.
Great decision-making skills.
Must be able to work alongside other people and independently.
Time management.
2–3 years of experience of restaurant chef or similar experience.
Manage a kitchen team of 5-8 employees.
Primarily standing and walking for prolonged periods of time. Must have the ability to stand, walk, talk/hear, both in person and by telephone, occasionally required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 50-pound boxes and items sometimes repeatedly.
Varying schedule with nights and weekends required.
Less than 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee a team of 5–8 kitchen employees, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
Develop and execute weekly fish specials and daily risotto specials.
Prepare and maintain weekly kitchen schedules to optimize staffing and productivity.
Conduct month-end inventories and manage stock levels to minimize waste.
Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly kitchen environment at all times.
Monitor product rotation and ensure all ingredients and products remain fresh.
Enforce strict food safety and sanitation practices in compliance with standards.
Oversee daily prep operations to support cost control and efficient production.
Ensure staff complete daily prep sheets for the following day accurately and on time.
Verify that staff complete daily kitchen closing checklists to maintain consistency and quality.
Work alongside kitchen staff during lunch and dinner shifts to support service and workflow.
Assist the Chef de Cuisine with menu development and recipe creation as needed.
Prepare, clean, and portion proteins for service in a timely and consistent manner.
Provide hands-on support with daily prep to ensure smooth and efficient kitchen operations.