Sous Chef - $29/hour

The Essex Resort and Spa • Essex Junction, VT

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Operate the kitchen in a profitable manner as outlined in the budget.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Culinary school graduate.
• Three years culinary training.
• Three to five years culinary experience in a multi level hotel or conference center.
• Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and quality levels of all food products.
• Monitor incoming food product to insure quality.
• Train, develop and maintain employees skills and relations.
• Monitor all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Develop and maintain ongoing education programs for sanitation and safety.
• Checks daily production sheets and check with Executive Chef as to daily work needs.
• Assist in any area of the kitchen as needed.
• Maintain a superior level of professionalism.
• Respond to any reasonable request made by the Executive Chef or General Manager.
• Be able to comply with house policies and procedures and those of Benchmark Management.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (with Employer contribution)
• Dental Insurance (with Employer contribution)
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance – for employee, spouse/domestic partner and child(ren) (supplemental – paid by employee)
• Medical Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account (for Daycare, elderly care or other dependent care)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurances
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance for employee and spouse/domestic partner
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Time
• 401(k) plan with Employer match after 1 year of employment.
• On Property Discounts: Restaurant
• Spa (on treatments and products)
• Essex Kitchen
• Memberships to The Edge Sports & Fitness
• Stays at the hotel for employee, friends and/or family
• Movie tickets to Essex Cinemas
• Essex Experience (varies by business)
• Stays at other New England Inns & Resorts as part of the NEIRA program
• Ski passes to Smuggler’s Notch & Sugarbush/IKON
• Complimentary use of the on-site fitness center
• Complimentary use of the on-site Tennis courts
• Free Stay at the Resort (once per year for Employee & a guest) with Breakfast included (must be at least 18 years of age)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree