Sous Chef Alturra Restaurant

Fay Hospitality Catskills LLC•Callicoon, NY

9h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center is seeking a talented and ambitious culinary professional to lead our newest dining concept, Alturra, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant located at our ski chalet. This position represents a distinctive opportunity for an emerging chef ready to take the next step in their career and assume meaningful leadership responsibility in an exciting, high-visibility setting. Alturra celebrates the historic connection between Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions, offering guests an innovative menu that honors both cultures while creating something entirely new. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the restaurant's culinary direction, develop seasonal menus, and build a cohesive kitchen team from the ground up. For chefs seeking to transition from line or station work into true leadership, opportunities of this caliber are rare. This position offers the chance to assume full operational responsibility for a restaurant kitchen, gaining experience that will serve as a cornerstone of your professional portfolio. You will work directly with resort leadership, participate in menu costing and inventory management, and develop the interpersonal skills necessary to mentor and manage kitchen staff. The resort environment provides exposure to high-volume service during peak seasons, private event catering, and the creative latitude to develop specials that showcase your unique perspective on Nikkei cuisine. This is not merely a job; it is an investment in your future as a culinary leader.

Requirements

Three to four years of professional culinary experience
Demonstrated proficiency in Japanese cuisine. This may include formal training in Japanese culinary techniques, substantial experience in a Japanese or Japanese-influenced kitchen, or a combination of both.
Strong organizational abilities
Clear communication skills
The temperament to lead a kitchen team through demanding service periods.
ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credentials

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Peruvian ingredients and preparations is advantageous but not required; a willingness to learn and genuine enthusiasm for the cuisine is essential.
A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is preferred.
Above all, we seek someone with ambition, creativity, and the desire to grow professionally. If you are ready to step into leadership and prove yourself capable of running a kitchen, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of Alturra's kitchen operations, including menu development and execution, with particular emphasis on authentic Japanese techniques integrated with Peruvian flavors and ingredients.
Responsibility for food quality, consistency, and presentation across all service periods.
Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen personnel, establishing standards for performance and professional conduct.
Inventory management, vendor relationships, and food cost control.
Ensuring strict compliance with all health and safety regulations.
Collaboration with resort management on special events, seasonal offerings, and promotional menus.
Adapt to the seasonal rhythms of a resort property, including heightened activity during ski season and holiday periods.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Eligible employees may participate in the resort's health insurance program following the applicable waiting period, and may enroll in the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
Staff housing may be available for the successful candidate.
Paid time off in accordance with company policy
Access to resort amenities
Opportunity to work in the beautiful Catskill Mountains region of New York.

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