Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do! This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: Homewood Mountain & Lake Club, set on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe in Homewood, California. Homewood is seeking a Sous Chef to join the Culinary Department.

The Sous Chef is responsible for the supervision and management of all food preparation and kitchen organization. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to train and develop the culinary staff, and refine the procedures and skills used in the kitchen to ensure consistency and accuracy in creating the highest level of service to our members. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Senior Chefs in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage, especially meats, fish, produce, etc.
• Assist Culinary leaders with menu creation, development, and implementation.
• Discusses with the Senior Chefs and recommends menu price adjustments when warranted, and determine prices of unlisted food items with guidance of the Senior Chefs.
• Schedules working hours of all kitchen employees, taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful at all times to conserve labor cost.
• Adherence to budgeted headcounts for his/her outlet according to budget and business level.
• Assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work.
• Responsible for the quality of all food items prepared in the kitchen he/she supervises by constantly checking food for taste, temperature and visual appeal.
• Ensures that all dishes are uniform and established portion sizes are adhered to per the specifications set out by the Senior Chefs.
• Constantly on the alert for new products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost or both. Makes suggestions to the Senior Chefs concerning improvements which would tend to make more satisfied customers and/or increase volume of business or profit for the operation.
• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevents employees who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.
• Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and all local food safety regulations.
• Ensures that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.
• Works very closely with Stewarding, whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly.
• Ensures that spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not in use, i.e., cracked/chipped china, glassware, and trains staff to do the same. Notifies any non-usable products to the Stewarding Supervisor to record as breakage and insures that par levels of equipment are kept up to date.
• Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes every attempt to prevent the damage or loss of any property.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

• Culinary Degree or pedigree.
• At least five (5) years of culinary experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.
• Prior culinary leadership experience in a at high end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred.
• Has complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes.
• Has thorough knowledge of all food products - local and imported.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.
• Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.

Additional Requirements:

• Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and desire to work in fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits:

• Seasonal, Full-Time, Exempt
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401k Contribution
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Meals and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

The Company's good faith estimate of the annual rate it expects to pay for this role is $80,000-$90,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

About Us:

Located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain & Lake Club is a beloved four-season destination known for its stunning lake views, intimate slopes, and commitment to personalized guest experiences. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming environment for both guests and employees. If you're passionate about hospitality and want to be a key leader in shaping the future of F&B at one of Tahoe's most scenic resorts, we want to hear from you.