Sous Chef

Customer Service

The PM Sous Chef as the primary Leadership role for the kitchen operations including dinner service. It is the PM Sous Chef’s responsibility to create a 5-Star culinary experience and atmosphere for every guest, every meal, and every day focusing on quality, execution, and consistency.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

Day-to-day management of dinner service and production, including managing product utilization for targeted food cost and managing work schedule of culinary and ware washing staff for appropriate labor cost

Manage the menu matrix of all breakfast, lunch for the week to yield best product, variety of guest experience and most efficient production

Assist in menu development, testing, training and implementation

Works with Dining Room Management team to achieve smooth, effective service periods.

Educate Wait Staff in menu knowledge and service knowledge

Scheduling Culinary and Stewarding Teams for full coverage of operations and control of labor costs.

All tracking and reporting of daily, weekly and monthly costs

Track and report all daily, weekly and monthly labor and food costs

All ordering/purveyor relationships and control of food and operating costs

May act as the Blackberry Mountain Culinary representative at outside events

Coaches counsels and reviews PM cooks and stewards with assistance of Executive Chef

Contact for all maintenance issues for kitchen

Maintain a professional atmosphere in the kitchen at all times

Communication with other departments to assure seamless hotel operations

Participates in weekly Managers Meeting when Executive Sous Chef is unable to attend

Relays information to staff in weekly kitchen staff meeting

Must comply with all company policies and procedures. To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required. Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES PM line cooks and stewarding staff

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Culinary degree from an accredited institution and 2-3 years’ experience directly in the restaurant or hotel food and beverage field or 4-5 years’ experience in the above areas

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 imperative

Must be able to understand and interpret basic financial statements and reports with an eye toward improving performance

Understanding of overall P & L required with 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 and many hours of standing, exposure to hot pans and sharp knives.

Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Professional kitchen

May be asked to work outside in all weather conditions

5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property

Blackberry Mountain, a Relais & Châteaux property, continues a legacy of world-renowned hospitality and unwavering dedication and appreciation for the land. Our team on the Mountain embodies a rich and diverse range of experience, knowledge and expertise. Every day on the Mountain, Southern hospitality meets outdoor lifestyle in an unparalleled hospitality and guest experience. A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability. From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education. xihmbke Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.