South Coast Winery Resort & Spa is seeking an experience Executive Sous Chef. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years experience as a Sous Chef in a fast pace upscale restaurant or resort.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Trains, develops and supervises kitchen staff in the consistent implementation of standards of preparation and presentation of all menu items and products.

Follows all opening and closing procedures

Conducts pre-shift meetings with all kitchen staff

Ensures that level of quality, taste, portion control, and plate presentation is to specifications and standards

Expedites from the front of the line to ensure service flow and quality control.

Able to prepare and prep all menu items utilizing skill and creativity. Able to man all line stations.

Oversee Banquet meal preparation as needed

Oversee Banquet/Sales client menu tastings as needed

Coordinates with Front of House management staff to ensure guest expectations are met or exceeded

Assists with all prep duties as needed.

Conducts inventory and places order of product as needed.

Oversees the receiving of product and rotation of that product to ensure optimal freshness

Maintains a clean, organized, and safe kitchen; ensures all sanitation procedures are being followed; ensures adherence to all health and safety regulations and procedures

Skillfully utilizes hand tools or machines required, reads recipes, measures, cuts and otherwise works on materials with great precision.

Ensures all necessary reports and forms are completed daily.

Possesses and maintains thorough understanding of industry and stays abreast of industry trends.

Train and mentor the kitchen staff

Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef

Manage and execute all Company policies and procedures including disciplinary actions.

Takes PRIDE in everything we do.

Takes OWNERSHIP of their actions and decisions.

Displays LEADERSHIP in our industry and our community.

Acts with INTEGRITY by being honest, trustworthy and doing the right thing.

Displays TEAMWORK by committing to common goals based on open and honest communication.

Delivers EXCELLENCE to our guests, our communities and to each other.