Sous Chef

About the role

The Sous Chef at Great Wolf is responsible for managing the kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation meets health department standards, and assisting with menu creation and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Chef with directing food preparation and presentation across all lodge venues
• Maintains and follows local health department food preparation codes and regulations
• Hires, trains, schedules, and participates in activities with kitchen staff to meet operational and guest service needs
• Maintains relationships with hotel staff for efficient operations
• Contributes to the creation of new menus and individual menu items based on current trends and revenue goals
• Audit food storeroom items and storage to maintain quality products and adhere to health code requirements
• Prepares food items according to recipes, tasting and adjusting flavors with assistance
• Maintains cleanliness and presentation standards in the back of house area
• Maintains appropriate levels of dishes and utensils, keeping them clean and sanitary
• Maintains equipment operation, performs preventative maintenance, troubleshoots breakdowns, and calls for repairs as necessary
• Ensures compliance with all food handling and sanitation regulations

Requirements

• High school degree or equivalent
• 3+ years experience in restaurant kitchens
• Flexible scheduling based on business demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Successful completion of criminal background check and drug screen

Qualifications

• Culinary education degree preferred
• Experience in supervisory/leadership roles
• Training and/or experience with hands-on equipment maintenance
• Experience in hotel/resort industry
• Understanding of sanitation-related issues and knowledge of precautions
• Proven teamwork and enthusiasm
• Professional image inspiring trust and confidence

Skills

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Able to stand for long periods of time

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Telehealth resources
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Paid parental leave

Pay

Annual base salary range: $70000 - $75000