SOUS CHEF

Company Description Blackberry Farm has been a Relais & Châteaux member since 1994, and Blackberry Mountain has been a member since 2018. In 2022, Blackberry Farm was named "#1 Best Hotel in Tennessee" and "#3 Best All Inclusive Resort in the U.S." by U.S. News & World Report and received the Gold Award Best Hotel Rankings. In 2020, Blackberry Mountain was named "Hideaway of the Year" in the Hideaway Report and listed in the "It List 2020: The Best New Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure. Job Details Date: May 07, 2026 Location: Walland, TN Category: Culinary Job type: Full-Time Job Description We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The Sous Chef supports daily kitchen operations by assisting in leadership, execution, and quality control across all stations. This role helps oversee food preparation, presentation, and service while ensuring consistency, cleanliness, and adherence to food safety standards. The Sous Chef mentors and trains kitchen staff, assists with inventory and cost control, and collaborates with the Chef to maintain efficient operations and deliver a five‑star dining experience for our guests. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Day‑to‑day management of dinner service and production, including managing product utilization for targeted food cost and managing the work schedule of culinary and ware‑washing staff to achieve appropriate labor cost. Manage the menu matrix of all dinner for the week to provide the best product mix, variety of guest experience, and most efficient production. Assist in menu development, testing, training, and implementation. Work with the Dining Room Management team to achieve smooth, sufficient service periods. Educate wait staff in menu knowledge and service knowledge. Schedule Culinary and Stewarding teams for full coverage of operations and control of labor costs. Track and report all daily, weekly, and monthly costs. Track and report all daily, weekly, and monthly labor and food costs. Handle all ordering/purveyor relationships and control of food and operating costs. May act as the Blackberry Farm Culinary representative at outside events. Coach, counsel, and review PM cooks and stewards with the assistance of the Executive Chef. Contact for all maintenance issues for the kitchen. Maintain a professional atmosphere in the kitchen at all times. Communicate with other departments to assure seamless hotel operations. Participate in weekly Manager’s meetings when the Executive Sous Chef is unable to attend. Relay information to staff in the weekly kitchen staff meeting. Must comply with all company policies and procedures. Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to work well with other team members, managers, and interact with guests. Supervisory Responsibilities Line cooks and stewarding staff Education and Experience A culinary degree from an accredited institution and 2–3 years of experience directly in the restaurant or hotel food and beverage field or 4–5 years of experience in a similar area. High school diploma or equivalent. Language Skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members. Must be able to coach team members to improve performance and focus. Mathematical Skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills are imperative. Must be able to understand and interpret basic financial statements and reports to improve performance. Understanding of overall P & L is required with a specific focus on food and beverage cost management. Reasoning Ability Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals. Physical Demands Requires long hours of work, heavy lifting, many hours of standing, and exposure to hot pans and sharp knives. Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Work Environment Professional kitchen. May be asked to work outside in all weather conditions. Compensation Salaried, $50,000 – $75,000. #J-18808-Ljbffr Blackberry Mountain