Job Summary:

Assists in creating and producing all food products from the Sundial Kitchen ensuring proper cost control, effective safety and sanitation procedures and the highest of quality standards in timing, taste and presentation.

Essential Functions:

Performs all functions and jobs within the kitchen as needed with the ability and knowledge to create advanced soups and sauces, specials and assist with menu development. As well as some pastry and Garde Manger

Oversees the hot line and expedites as needed

Oversees consistence production in the Sundial kitchen

Assists with the training of all the staff, helping team members to develop and improve their skill level

Ensures completion of all prep and menu items in accordance with recipes and special requests

Creates daily specials in conjunction with the executive sous chef, and meets with the wait staff and cooks to conduct tasting/training for up sell opportunities

Preps for soups, salads, cold, hot, buffet stock and back up

Communicates between shifts and ensures adequate prep for the next shift

Coaches, trains, develops and supports all team member training and advancement

Orders supplies and conducts inventories of kitchen items

Organizes ingredients, recipes and/or supplies to ensure consistency and an organized and efficient production of all menu items

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

Friendly guest service personality and positive attitude exhibited at all times.

Knowledge of advanced cooking techniques with 5 years of progressive culinary experience in a high volume restaurant setting

Previous exposure to hot and cold food preparation as well as some Garde Manger & Pastry experience

Demonstrates creative ability

5 years’ experience and a willingness to teach & develop a motivated staff

Banquet experience preferred

Manager Serve safe certification

Excellent communication skills

Exhibits positive attitude toward guests and team members

Demonstrates proactive leadership qualities

Professional conduct and appearance

Strong organizational and time management abilities

Our compensation package includes a competitive hourly wage, PTO after 90 days, Vacation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, STD, LTD, 401k with company match, dining and travel discounts and paid tolls for Sanibel & Cape Coral!

The Sundial Beach Resort and Spa is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. chm

All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.