Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
May 18, 2024
Full time
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
May 18, 2024
Full time
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
May 18, 2024
Full time
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
May 18, 2024
Full time
Overview: Kings Dominion has a full time, year round Executive Sous Chef position open. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for coordinating the production of food for all in park locations, picnics and catering events and central productions. It is inherent that the Executive Sous Chef possesses the ability to quickly and authoritatively delegate job tasks to a large work force, making certain that all staff who is undertaking duties is performing them efficiently and safely. Essentially, he or she is responsible for planning and directing food preparation in the kitchen as well as supervising a large degree of kitchen staff, ready to seize control of any situation at a moment's notice. The Executive Sous Chef must have comprehensive knowledge of managing PAR levels, budgets, and scheduling as well as other administrative tasks. Responsibilities: Ensures that all food and beverage product in the park is consistently produced in accordance with established quality standards including taste, temperature, and presentation; taking immediate appropriate corrective actions as deficiencies are detected to control levels of production, waste and spoilage. Collaborates with Executive Chef on menu development to ensure park menus keep pace with changing public tastes, trends, and food cost goals, including the research, development, testing and sampling of new recipes and putting the chosen recipes into production by park staff. Maintains all product and menu information throughout the park. Develops and executes yearly budget for assigned cost centers which meets or exceeds goals for revenue generation, cost control (cost of goods, other costs & labor) and profit margins. This includes conducting weekly and quarterly inventories to accurately identify costs and opportunities for improvement. Ensures that all facilities and employees meet all health and safety guidelines established by law and the Company, taking immediate corrective actions as appropriate. This includes conducting routine inspections of employees and facilities to ensure all Health Code requirements are consistently being met and appropriately corrected; and im plementation and maintenance of appropriate temperature logs for food and equipment at all park facilities. Orders food and supplies according to attendance projections and utilization levels to ensure timely availability of needed items; maintains inventory levels using FIFO method in all park facilities; takes appropriate and immediate corrective actions to address temporary shortages and immediate meets. Manages all aspects of the employment relationship with assigned staff members including hiring, training, coaching, counseling, daily oversight, performance management, scheduling, timekeeping, one on one weekly staff meetings, adherence to all Cedar Fair and park policies and procedures, and legal compliance with all local, state and federal laws. Communicates department status to Executive Chef as needed, but at least daily. This includes operational issues, employee concerns, guest complaints, special requests, losses, and any other relevant reports in order to maintain daily operations. Demonstrates and enforces a commitment to guest service in all aspects of daily work including the work of assigned s taff, ensuring staff follows all established guest service guidelines. Ensure that all product for picnics and catering events are ordered on a timely manner. Also, assist in all picnic and catering events as needed. Qualifications: Working knowledge of international cuisine and food products, ability to match wine and beer with food to create appropriate pairings. A minimum of 2 years experience on high volume culinary operations. Knowledge of major kitchen equipment, including stoves, bakery ovens, refrigeration, industrial mixers, slicers, and dish machine. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Bilingual in English and Spanish highly desired. Extensive knowledge of multistage banquet events, ability to organize multiple outlets Ability to work nights, weekends and holiday periods to meet business needs. Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law. Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, DMV, previous employment, education and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law. Certifications: ServSafe
What perks can you expect?: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision; 401k; discounted gym memberships. The perfect place to put down roots, grow your career, and raise a family. The relaxed environment of a close-knit mountain town. Work with local farms and vendors in creating a memorable menu for our guests. Lead a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe. Fast-paced and active position - get your step counter ready! The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends. What will be your daily pursuit?: Your daily pursuit is crafting amazing Montana-inspired dishes for our guests and leading our team of culinary professionals! What will you do in this job?: Works closely with and supervises B-O-H staff, in absence of Executive Chef, in the Grouse Mountain Lodge (GML) food & beverage department Works with Executive Chef to supervise prep staff, cooks and all other kitchen team members, providing coaching and mentoring to develop strong talent and ensure high levels of engagement Continually observes methods of food preparation to ensure appropriate food safety, portion sizes, garnishing, visual plating is consistently prepared with high quality Ensures ongoing quality assurance by working closely with culinary staff and ensuring menu sampling as appropriate Creates a positive team environment in each kitchen, working closely with both new and experiences chefs, cooks and mentoring programs for F&B apprentices Collaborates in creating specials highlighting local ingredients and Montana-inspired cuisine Leads restaurant & banquet food production including prep, line cooking and expediting Assists Executive chef with administrative tasks such as ordering, inventor and scheduling Ensures sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen stations, and maintains state and federal food safety standards What skills and experience do you need for this job?: Two (2) years of leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, full-service restaurant Experience in a high-volume banquet and wedding catering preferred Experience working in a seasonal environment with diverse teams Current Serv-Safe certification or food handler sanitation certificate Strong "can-do," attitude with willingness to be flexible and adaptable Ability to make decisions, solve problems and exercise good judgment Strong commitment to building positive working relationships Willingness to work with a geographically dispersed team in a seasonal environment Resourceful, with a curiosity to solve problems and create new solutions Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Sense of urgency to complete job duties accurately and in a timely manner Sense of humor and ability to 'let things roll' when the unexpected happens Solid written and verbal communication skills Hospitality and service-focused mindset including the need to work successfully with both internal and external partners Strong sense of prioritization and focus to complete tasks This job description describes at a high level what a Sous Chef does, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together - these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole. To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Whitefish, Montana, USA. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in the United States is required. What will your work environment be like?: You'll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring Whitefish. You'll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You'll spend your days in and around our hotel in Whitefish, Montana! Glacier Park Collection is a non-smoking, drug-free environment. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi. Grouse Mountain Lodge and Whitefish, MT experience extensive tourism during our summer and winter seasons. You'll spend your days working with a unique team of individuals where your views, orientation, culture, background and opinions are welcome as we strive to ensure an inclusive culture. Closing: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can't apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.
May 16, 2024
Full time
What perks can you expect?: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision; 401k; discounted gym memberships. The perfect place to put down roots, grow your career, and raise a family. The relaxed environment of a close-knit mountain town. Work with local farms and vendors in creating a memorable menu for our guests. Lead a dynamic, culturally diverse team from around the globe. Fast-paced and active position - get your step counter ready! The chance to work in an inclusive culture and make life-long friends. What will be your daily pursuit?: Your daily pursuit is crafting amazing Montana-inspired dishes for our guests and leading our team of culinary professionals! What will you do in this job?: Works closely with and supervises B-O-H staff, in absence of Executive Chef, in the Grouse Mountain Lodge (GML) food & beverage department Works with Executive Chef to supervise prep staff, cooks and all other kitchen team members, providing coaching and mentoring to develop strong talent and ensure high levels of engagement Continually observes methods of food preparation to ensure appropriate food safety, portion sizes, garnishing, visual plating is consistently prepared with high quality Ensures ongoing quality assurance by working closely with culinary staff and ensuring menu sampling as appropriate Creates a positive team environment in each kitchen, working closely with both new and experiences chefs, cooks and mentoring programs for F&B apprentices Collaborates in creating specials highlighting local ingredients and Montana-inspired cuisine Leads restaurant & banquet food production including prep, line cooking and expediting Assists Executive chef with administrative tasks such as ordering, inventor and scheduling Ensures sanitation and cleanliness of kitchen stations, and maintains state and federal food safety standards What skills and experience do you need for this job?: Two (2) years of leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced, full-service restaurant Experience in a high-volume banquet and wedding catering preferred Experience working in a seasonal environment with diverse teams Current Serv-Safe certification or food handler sanitation certificate Strong "can-do," attitude with willingness to be flexible and adaptable Ability to make decisions, solve problems and exercise good judgment Strong commitment to building positive working relationships Willingness to work with a geographically dispersed team in a seasonal environment Resourceful, with a curiosity to solve problems and create new solutions Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment Sense of urgency to complete job duties accurately and in a timely manner Sense of humor and ability to 'let things roll' when the unexpected happens Solid written and verbal communication skills Hospitality and service-focused mindset including the need to work successfully with both internal and external partners Strong sense of prioritization and focus to complete tasks This job description describes at a high level what a Sous Chef does, but no document can anticipate every single task, issue or project that could come up. We work as a team and believe that we succeed together - these job duties may change based on the needs of the team and company as a whole. To handle this job successfully, any person hired must be able to perform responsibilities as described. Pursuit will make any reasonable accommodation to help a person with disabilities perform their job. This job is based in Whitefish, Montana, USA. Relocation to the area and the legal ability to work in the United States is required. What will your work environment be like?: You'll work in iconic, unforgettable and inspiring Whitefish. You'll see amazing scenery and wildlife. You'll spend your days in and around our hotel in Whitefish, Montana! Glacier Park Collection is a non-smoking, drug-free environment. Our home is filled with trees, lakes and blue-bird skies; rather than buildings, freeways and smog. Connect with friends around a bonfire instead of through WiFi. Grouse Mountain Lodge and Whitefish, MT experience extensive tourism during our summer and winter seasons. You'll spend your days working with a unique team of individuals where your views, orientation, culture, background and opinions are welcome as we strive to ensure an inclusive culture. Closing: Pursuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Pursuit places a high value on diverse backgrounds and experiences, recognizing that they serve as catalysts for creativity and innovation. We encourage individuals who are eligible to work in the USA to apply and join our inclusive team! We are working to eliminate barriers for applicants and team members from equity-deserving groups. If you can't apply online or need accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our Talent & Acquisition Team at . We thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.