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This posting is for two available openings. One is a Sous Chef responsible for the overall quallity of food at Ski Hill Grill & T-bar, a 400+ fast service "world market" themed food court, 200 seat apres’ ski bar, coffee bar, full service BBQ and weddings and banquet service. This is a 12 month/year round position. This candidate will assist with management of kitchen envionment.  The Sous Chef will ensure staff and food quality will provide guests with a pleasant dining experience on a daily basis.  Job responsibilities include:

• Assist Chef with menu planning, production and daily operation of the restaurant
• Assists management team with strategic planning regarding financial planning, menu development, cost control and positioning of restaurant.
• Assist in oversight of commisary kitchen production of bulk sauces, soups, smoked items, etc for other on-mountain restaurants and bakery program to generate additional revenues.
• Assist Chef and receiving department with ordering/receiving, cost transfers, variance reports and invenotory control of  all food, beverages, supplies, etc purchased for the entire building.
• Check and maintain food quality of all food served and produced
• In-depth knowledge of classical and contemporary culinary techniques
• Assist with all off premise catering, employee holiday meals, on mountain events, end of season BBQ, etc
• Proficiency with computer software for the following: ordering, inventory, scheduling, time and labor.
• Assist Chef with scheduling of staff and performance reviews of staff to budgeted labor. 
• Resolving payroll exceptions, approvals, and labor distribution reports
• Assist Chef with payroll, inventory, worker's comp claims, etc
• Assist Chef with hiring, retaining and training all food service personel
• Sous Chef will monitor and supervise all station supervisors for the following:
  • Product and production need list for next day business
  • Equipment maintenance log
  • Food quality and sanitation line checks for all stations.

The second opening is for a year-round (10 month) position that has a focus on bakery and saucier programs for Ski Hill Grill. As bakers normally work according to tight production schedules, it is important for them to constantly check that the correct quantities are being produced for each order they are in charge of. It is also important for them to be vigilant about using exact measurements and paying strict attention to timing. In light of these facts, it is essential for a baker to stay organized and on top of his or her work at all times.

It is also helpful for a baker be innately creative, as many bakers are expected to come up with original recipes for new baked goods. Bakers are also often required to work alone; for this reason, the ability to be self-motivated is a huge advantage for aspiring bakers. Of all the skills, knowledge and traits it is important for a baker to posses, the most important ones of all are a sound knowledge of hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen, and the discipline to enforce those standards.

• Manage pars according to business levels.
• Communicate with Front of House staff on daily orders.
• Ensure quality of baked goods meet One Ski Hill Place standards.
• Assist in development of signature menu items.
• Measure & mix a dough according to a recipe.
• Roll, cut or otherwise shape dough according to specifications of the recipe.
• Bake shaped dough and decorate the final product if applicable.
• Saucier work to include making sauces, gravies, soups, stews and chilis.
• Follow strict food preparation and health guidelines to ensure the quality and safety of the food being prepared.
• Extensive knowledge of flavor balancing and component interaction required.

 
Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Culinary degree - Preferred
• Serve Safe certification required (we will provide training upon hire if not certified)
• Able to communicate English - Required
• Ability to communicate in Spanish - Preferred
• 3 years high volume restaurant experience - Required
• 3 years supervisory experience - Preferred
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Compensation: DOE