OVERVIEW :
The Urban Cowboy Lodge & Resort Sous Chef will divide their time between food preparation, production and execution (70%), administrative assistant duties (15%) and organization & sanitation of the work spaces in keeping with all pertinent laws and regulations (15%). Specific criteria listed below (not an exhaustive list).
REPORTS TO :
Directly Executive Chef
WORKS ALONGSIDE :
UCLR Management, Restaurant Staff & Hotel Staff
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Administrative and organizational ability
- Systems use and management (POS, PMS, Messaging, Google Workspace)
- Strong Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Financial literary preferred (read P&Ls, Budgets, Proformas, etc.)
- Passion for both food craft and education
- Ability to organize, lead and motivate teams
- Works well in team situations; can collaborate with others to define goals and objectives, create strategies and execute plans
General Responsibilities
Food preparation & production ensuring quality and and consistency as well application of all relevant food sanitation / preparation regulations and standardsOversight over the culinary program in conjunction with Executive ChefExecution of all services and contracted events as required hotel and / or salesAssisting in the administrative : ordering, tracking, menu planning, etc.Assisting in the execution : services, events, sanitation, etc.Helping monitor costs, expenses, and labor in conjunction with the Executive ChefDaily cleaning, organization and maintenance of products, spaces and equipmentOrdering, receiving, organizing and rotating of productsTraining staff members and ensuring they meet the standards of service and food preparation of the HotelAccount and monitor expenses, revenue, labor, inventory and equipmentAdditional Requirements
Command of ingredients and technique, both general and specificPassion to teach and motivate employees of varying skill levelsKnowledge of all applicable menu design, costing, ordering and inventory management systemsWork with the executive chef to design a program that will increase dining frequency of hotel guests and increase local dining of outletProvide vision, leadership, and strategy that inspires all staff to deliver exceptional serviceCollaborate with other departments to create and execute goals, objectives and programs that are compatible with the hotel, stakeholder and budgetary goalsBalance innovation, guest satisfaction, quality of services with profitabilityWork with the leadership to define departmental goals, create strategies and implement them to achieve highest possible standard or hospitality and productMaintain regular communication with guests, sales, staff and colleagues via email and regular meetingsLogging invoices, maintaining inventories and creating reports to monitor, report andWork Requirements and Expectations
Approximately 45-55 hours of work per weekExecute all necessary services, contracted events and / or catering events according to hotel standards of service and needAdhere to all applicable laws and regulations as well as hotel policy and standardsMaintain an organized and clean workspace at all timesAssist in achieving fiscal responsibility, budgetary goals and records keepingAvailability during weekends, nights, and holidays per sales business needsAbility to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.Physical demands include standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and light to heavy liftingThis is an exempt positionSalary & Compensation
$60,000-$70,000 / year to be paid weekly (subject to taxes and other withholdings)Additional benefits : 10 days PTO (5 accrued; 5 awarded); 5 sick days3 Friends & Family discounted rates ($99-$149), and 1 complimentary two-night stay (based on availability)Reciprocal Discounts at Urban Cowboy & Dovetail & Co. PropertiesThis is an OT exempt positionStaff Housing is available as compensationThis position is ineligible for gratuities & tips and may not solicit gratuities & tipsDisclaimer :
This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and expectations for the Sous Chef role but is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and expectations may change or be added based on business needs. Accrued or awarded PTO cannot be rolled over or paid out to the employee per hotel policy.