Job Information
Skywalker Properties Ltd. Summit Sous Chef in Nicasio, California
Skywalker Ranch and Vineyards is seeking a passionate and dedicated Sous Chef who embodies a commitment to quality, creativity, and collaboration, joining our team to craft exceptional dishes while fostering a positive, supportive kitchen culture where respect for ingredients, continuous learning, and team spirit are paramount; we prioritize sustainable sourcing, local partnerships, and a commitment to providing our guests with an unforgettable culinary experience.
Requirements
Manages kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.
Assists Executive Chef with all kitchen operations and preparation.
Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or events.
Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products.
Able to collaborate on how food should be presented and creates creative and effective displays.
Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.
Ensures compliance with food handling, temperature control, sanitation standards as well as applicable laws and regulations
Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.
Supervises and coordinates activities of all team members engaged in Food & Beverage preparation and service.
Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests.
Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Recognizes positive performance and produces desired results.
Provides services that are above and beyond for customer and team satisfaction.
Sets a positive example for guest and team member relations.
Naturally interacts with guests and team members and directly expedites the solution of concerns.
Trains employees in safety procedures.
Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Brings concerns to the attention of the department manager and Human Resources as necessary.
Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
Ability and willingness to perform all additional tasks as required for the success of the operation
Requirements
High school diploma or GED; 4 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
OR
2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years’ experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.
Benefits
Compensation: $85-$100k
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
