Executive Chef Assistant

Company: The Inn at Newport Ranch
Location: Fort Bragg
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

About the Role:The Inn at Newport Ranch is seeking an exceptional Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary functions for the Resort.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage cost controls and controlling expenditures for the account
• Assist in planning and creating seasonal menus for all areas and departments
• Lead role in purchasing and managing inventory
• Assist in rolling out new menus, guest packages, event offerings in conjunction with marketing, events, and culinary teamOther Duties:
  • Leads kitchen team in the Executive Chef's absence
  • Assists in providing direction for all day-to-day operations
  • Working with Executive Chef to insure that property policies are administered fairly and consistently
  • Reviews with Executive Chef staffing levels to ensure that guest services and operational needs and financial objectives are met
  • Follows guidelines and control procedures for inventory
  • Assists in managing department controllable expenses including food costs, supplies, uniforms, and equipment
  • Participates in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility
  • Knows and implements brand standards
  • Assists in training new cooking techniques and equipment to staff
  • Collaborates to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees
  • Assists in teaching culinary team the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation
  • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service, and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations
  • Responds to and handles guests' problems and complaints in collaborations with Executive Chef and Service Team Leader
  • Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques
  • Ensure that level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistentlyQualifications:
    • A minimum of 2-5 years of fine dining Sous Chef experience required
    • Culinary Arts Degree, equivalent experience, and training will be considered
    • Comprehensive knowledge of hotel F&B/Culinary function
    • Comprehensive knowledge of catering and event (weddings) operations
    • Demonstrated skills in leading a diverse team with varying degrees of experience
    • Ability to teach and inspire team members to be their best every day
    • Must have a flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
    • Prior experience with small luxury property in natural non-urban environment preferred
    • Prior experience in hospitality culinary management and recruitment of staff in remote areas with shallow labor pools preferred
    • Experience in foraging for wild food plants and mushrooms preferred
    • Experience in butchering preferred
    • Experience managing relationships with small vendors preferred
    • Experience working with farm-to-table menu preferred
    • Experience in executing local-ingredients menus preferredAbout The Inn at Newport Ranch:The Inn at Newport Ranch is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, legal citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.For more information about The Inn at Newport Ranch, please visit .

Keywords: The Inn at Newport Ranch, Sacramento , Executive Chef Assistant, Hospitality & Tourism , Fort Bragg, California