What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at BLACKBERRY FARM?
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Description and Qualifications
The PM Sous Chef has the primary Leadership role for PM kitchen operations, including dinner. They are responsible for creating a 5-Star culinary experience and atmosphere for every guest, every meal, and every day focusing on quality, execution, and consistency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Day-to-day management of PM 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 dinner for the week to yield the best product, variety of guest experience, and most efficient production
- Assist in menu development, testing, training, and implementation
- Works with the 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 orders/purveyor relationships and control of food and operating costs
- May act as the Blackberry Mountain
- A culinary representative at outside events
- Coaches counsels and reviews PM cooks and stewards with the 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 the weekly kitchen staff meeting
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to fulfill the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- PM culinary team and stewarding staff
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- A 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 required
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Must be able to coach team members to improve performance and focus
- Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills imperative
- Must be able to understand and interpret basic financial statements and reports to improve performance
- Understanding of overall P & L 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 and many hours of standing, exposure to hot pans and sharp knives
- Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Professional kitchen
- May be asked to go outside regardless of weather conditions
- 5,200 acres of Blackberry Mountain property
Qualifications
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.
Blackberry Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
