Sous Chef - Preston's Restaurant, Grand Hotel

Job Description

Killington and Pico Resort is the biggest mountain in the East, home to the most adventure you'll find all year long, and a great place to start, build and grow your career. With seven distinct mountain areas, including Vermont's highest lift-serviced peak, the opportunities are endless throughout the longest ski season in the East, and into the summer with mountain biking, golf and more. Join an enthusiastic team that strives to deliver the best guest experience possible, while taking advantage of all these mountains have to offer. Killington Resort is committed to employee wellness, safety, growth opportunities, and provides a wide variety of resort benefits, including access to our unparalleled playground.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: Starting wage of $21.75, adjusted based on experience.
• Benefits: This is a full-time, year-round, benefitted position including;
  
  • Optional company subsidized medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, health savings account, employer paid short term disability long-term disability offerings
  • 401(k) retirement plan (with company match up to 5%)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off, holiday and sick pay
  • Free season pass for employee/dependents
  • Privileges at several other resorts
  • Several discount programs (i.e. food beverage, retail/rental, friends family tickets, etc)

Job Summary:

Are you an innovative and highly motivated Sous Chef? Be a part of a great team, with an exciting work environment where your skills can be highlighted, and your creativity is encouraged.

With our farm to table approach to food, we take great pride in working closely with local farms to source only the freshest ingredients. Come be a part of our creative culinary team and seek an opportunity for continued growth within the resort.

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Daily communication with the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine regarding any new menu selections, product shortages and production needs
• Daily supervision of culinary staff for production, preparation, cooking, and presentation of food
• Lead the staff with positive approach to promote growth by development with learning opportunities
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his/her absence
• Daily interaction with the restaurant manager/supervisor to review house counts, reservations, specials, and shortages on menu items
• Adhere to all standards and regulations set by Killington/Pico and the State of Vermont's Board of Health. Includes compliance with health, safety, sanitation

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Three to five years of relevant professional cooking experience in hotel and/or conference facilities
• Associates degree in culinary arts preferred
• Management experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Broad and in-depth professional knowledge and skills in food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Good knife skills and knowledge of food and it's characteristics
• Ability to motivate others and lead people in correct procedures and follow through
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of company personnel, outside vendors and guests
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long hours

It is the policy of Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC to provide equal opportunity and employment to all staff and applicants. No person shall be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, age, physical or mental condition, or any qualified individual with a disability or veteran status.

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