Sous Chef - Dawn Manor
About The Position
The Sous Chef at Dawn Manor plays a key leadership role within the culinary team, supporting the Executive Sous Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations, food quality, team development, and operational excellence. This position is responsible for maintaining culinary standards, ensuring consistency in food preparation and presentation, supporting labor and cost controls, and fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen culture. The Sous Chef assists in leading all culinary operations for Dawn Manor while helping create elevated dining experiences that align with Dellshire Resort’s commitment to immersive hospitality, exceptional service, and memorable guest experiences.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a hotel, resort, or high-volume culinary operation preferred.
- Experience overseeing multiple outlets and banquet operations strongly preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of food cost controls, inventory management, and kitchen operations.
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Culinary in overseeing culinary operations across all resort outlets, including restaurants, banquets, and special events.
- Provide leadership and direction to culinary team members, including supervisors, cooks, and stewards.
- Work on the line as needed to support service periods, high-volume operations, and staffing needs.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion standards across all outlets.
- Support menu execution, recipe adherence, and food production planning.
- Assist with scheduling, labor management, and productivity standards.
- Monitor food costs, waste, and inventory levels to support financial goals.
- Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management of food products.
- Train, coach, and develop culinary team members to improve skills and performance.
- Support banquet and catering execution, including large-scale events and group functions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
- Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences.
- Uphold Dellshire Resort standards, culture, and service expectations at all times.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Associate recognition programs
- Exclusive discounts and family perks
- Free employee meal daily
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
