Sous Chef

Ocean House CollectionSous Chef at The Weekapaug Inn A Collection Unlike Any OtherThe Ocean House Collections includes 3 luxury properties. The Ocean House features 49 luxury guest rooms, 18 Signature Suites. The Cottage Collection includes 10 privately owned vacation homes. The Ocean & Harvest Spa is a 12,000 square foot Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rated full-service health wellness spa. Over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. Up to 8 unique dining options during summer season including Coast, a Forbes Travel Guide 5 Star rated fine dining experience. The Weekapaug Inn offers quintessentially New England accommodations that effortlessly combine casual comfort and luxurious furnishings. The Inn features 24 unique guest rooms, 3 Fenway, 2 Carriage House and 4 two-bedrooms signature suites. Farm-to-table dining utilizes the finest and freshest locally sourced ingredients, and inspired amenities and resort activities are designed to create extraordinary guest experiences. The Watch Hill Inn established in 1845, Watch Hill Inn carries with it a unique history marked by fame, natural disasters and, among all, resilience. Chic, minimalist decor intertwines with cutting edge technology like complimentary Apple TV, Netflix and an in-room iPad program that allows guests to order food and services to their door with the touch of a button. The Inn features 21 suite style accommodations with unrestricted access to dining, amenities, and resort activities at both Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn. Primary Job Responsibilities:Constantly and consistently exhibit Weekapaug Inn core values and standards of behavior including adherence to the Forbes 5-Star standards.Supervise the culinary staff in the preparation and plating of ala carte and banquet food orders.Ensure culinary staff is working at a pace and in a manner that maintains proper pace of service and provides service of orders at proper temperature.Ensure all dishes are prepared to portion, flavor and presentation standards established by the Executive Chef.Ensure all prep areas remain clean, organized and in a sanitary state in accordance with safe food handling practices and health code requirements.Ensure proper par stock is maintained based on menus and forecasted business levels.Communicate with Executive Chef, culinary staff and service staff to ensure proper pace of service and quality of food is maintained.Thorough Knowledge of Organizational and Time Management SkillsProvide coaching and direction to culinary staff for developmental purposes. Secondary Responsibilities:Complete required reports and paperwork after each shift as directed by supervisor.Assist in developing schedules as requested.Assist with the development of new recipes and menus as requested.Food PurchasingManaging Food and Labor Cost controlsAssist and Support Kitchen Management in any of their Job FunctionsFacilitate Proper Inter – Departmental CommunicationOther duties as assigned. Certifications/Licenses: Degree in culinary arts required. Past Work Experience: Culinary experience required, preferably in a fine dining environment.Leadership in a culinary setting strongly preferred. Communication: Exceptional ability to communicate appropriately and positively with culinary staff in a fast paced and often pressure filled environment.Must speak clearly and understandably and write legibly. Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Physical Requirements: Environment: Performance of duties occurs primarily indoors in commercial kitchen setting, which requires working in widely varying temperatures ranging from sub-zero to extreme heat and high humidity. Body Mechanics: Position will be primarily performed standing and requires regular walking, carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds or more. Requires fine manual dexterity skills and constant use of knives and other culinary appliance and tools.