Auro Sous Chef Job at Four Seasons (Calistoga)

Job Description

Works alongside the award winning Auro culinary team, to manage daily kitchen activities, including overseeing staff, aiding with menu preparation, ensuring food quality and freshness, and monitoring ordering and stocking. Provides meal quality and consistency by following designated recipes. Delivers high-quality, cost-effective dishes promptly. Plan, organize, control, and direct the work of employees in the Kitchen Department, responsible for food preparation, while ensuring superior quality and consistency.

Job Responsibility

Manage all day-to-day operations of the kitchen
Manage team members in the kitchen to attract, retain, and motivate employees while providing a safe environment
Hire, train, develop, empower, coach, and counsel
conduct performance and salary reviews
resolve problems
provide open communication vehicles
and discipline and terminate as appropriate
Collaborate with the Culinary Director to create and refine menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences
Assist in planning and developing recipes, ensuring consistent preparation and presentation
Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, ordering, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control
Complete ordering for the department via Birchstreet
Properly use systems to manage labor and payroll (OnTrack, Workday, ADP)
Attend labor meeting to explain labor, staffing, and business
Manage department labor/schedule and complete payroll for the department
Organize and lead restaurant events (buyouts, outside catering, holiday activations)
Properly communicate and collaborate with restaurant managers to ensure guest expectations are met
Work closely with other departments and/or clients to discuss upcoming events
Attend various organizational meetings (BEO, Resume, morning meeting) and outline culinary deliverables
Ensure compliance with sanitation standards set forth by Four Seasons, as well as local, state, and federal regulations, and maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen
Monitor and control food costs through creative menu planning, minimizing waste, and maintaining low par
Maintain control systems to ensure quality and portion consistency, monitor food shipments to meet established purchasing specifications, and foster awareness of the importance of food preparation and quality
Comply with Four Seasons’ Category One and Category Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact
Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors, demonstrating respect, kindness, and cooperation in all interactions by following the Golden Rule

Requirements

Experience as a Sous Chef
Fine dining experience
Full-time availability
Flexible for early morning, mid-day, and evening shifts to support 24/7 operational business needs
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
Valid US work authorization (position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa)
Ability to assist in all kitchens (banquets, restaurant, pool)
Ability to assume full responsibility in the absence of the Culinary Director

What we offer

Competitive Salary & Benefits
Cigna medical and dental benefit options
8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay after 1 year of employment
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Complimentary Employee Meals
401(k) Retirement Plans

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