Sushi Sous Chef Winter '25 '26

Yellowstone Club•Big Sky, MT

44d

About The Position

Purpose: You have proven yourself as a skilled culinarian and have made great strides in becoming an effective leader of a team. Your quick decision-making skills and calm demeanor have helped you rise through the ranks of the kitchen. Your team respects you for your seamless execution of cooking techniques and your willingness to be a mentor & role model. At the same time, you understand the dynamics of running an independent restaurant while still being connected to a larger overall operation. You have a strong connection with the chef de cuisine and can confidently run a kitchen without constant supervision Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly or indirectly supervises employees and/or supervisors; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Club's policies, procedures and applicable laws; responsibilities include but are not limited to: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Major Responsibilities: Always display & abide by the 6 tenants of Montana hospitality: Meet & Greet, Keep it Neat, Own It, Lead the Way, You Can Do It & Smile. Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction. Always display hospitality and professionalism to our members. Take pride in representing Yellowstone Club professionally with our members Assure that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner. Understand and apply all property safety and security procedures. In the event of an accident or emergency, seek medical attention if necessary and contact the General Manager or Human Resources immediately. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a positive working environment. Essential Job Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to help create and implement assigned outlet menu. Oversee the culinary team including but not limited to, training, performance management, and development. Work collaboratively with other managers and staff to create memorable dining experiences for Members and guests. Monitor quality of all food products and presentation. Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas. Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws. Develop proper training and direction of outlet assignments in compliance with company standards of quality, specifications, portion control, recipes, employee relations, sanitation, etc. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies, procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position. Meet departmental productivity, organization, punctuality/attendance and consistency standards. Maintain a positive and respectful attitude. Always treat members, guests, vendors, customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect. Always maintain privacy of our members. Always maintain a clean and neat appearance. Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees, supervisors, managers, and directors. Always perform work in a safe manner. Always project a favorable image of Yellowstone Club. Must be able to work flexible work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands. Always be attentive, accountable, and highly organized with the ability to plan multiple activities and meet deadlines. Exemplify excellent interpersonal and communication skills by possessing professional telephone etiquette, customer service, and the ability to act proactively in all situations. Personify friendliness, engagement, and act graciously with the ability to focus and connect with all members, guests, employees, management, and vendors, at all levels. Consistently demonstrate an energetic, authentic, and professional attitude. Promote teamwork and foster a harmonious working environment. Act as an ambassador and protector of the YC brand; keep the brand and the company culture prominent and consistent at all levels, in the back and front of the house areas. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties, work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time. Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The position offered is a key seasonal position located in Big Sky, Montana.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Certificate in culinary arts or relevant field
6+ years as a sushi roller/cook
3+ years of staff management experience or equivalent
Comprehensive knowledge of world class hospitality and service management
Valid State Driver's License
Current ServSafe Certification
Knowledge level of Microsoft Office systems: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Ocra Inventory
Able to speak clearly and effectively with Members, guests, co-workers, vendors and other Yellowstone Club departments. Able to write clearly and legibly.
Able to perform basic math calculations.
Ability to solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving.
The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach with hands and arms or operate a computer.
The employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds.
The employee is constantly required to stand, walk, talk and hear.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle, organize or lift items.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to use their vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to determining the accuracy, neatness, attention to detail, and thoroughness of the work assigned.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Chef de Cuisine in both independent restaurants and boutique luxury hotels is preferred

Responsibilities

Work with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to help create and implement assigned outlet menu.
Oversee the culinary team including but not limited to, training, performance management, and development.
Work collaboratively with other managers and staff to create memorable dining experiences for Members and guests.
Monitor quality of all food products and presentation.
Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas.
Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
Develop proper training and direction of outlet assignments in compliance with company standards of quality, specifications, portion control, recipes, employee relations, sanitation, etc.
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies, procedures, and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
Meet departmental productivity, organization, punctuality/attendance and consistency standards.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
Always treat members, guests, vendors, customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect.
Always maintain privacy of our members.
Always maintain a clean and neat appearance.
Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees, supervisors, managers, and directors.
Always perform work in a safe manner.
Always project a favorable image of Yellowstone Club.
Must be able to work flexible work hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
Always be attentive, accountable, and highly organized with the ability to plan multiple activities and meet deadlines.
Exemplify excellent interpersonal and communication skills by possessing professional telephone etiquette, customer service, and the ability to act proactively in all situations.
Personify friendliness, engagement, and act graciously with the ability to focus and connect with all members, guests, employees, management, and vendors, at all levels.
Consistently demonstrate an energetic, authentic, and professional attitude.
Promote teamwork and foster a harmonious working environment.
Act as an ambassador and protector of the YC brand; keep the brand and the company culture prominent and consistent at all levels, in the back and front of the house areas.