Sous Chef

Mainsail Lodging & Development
Dunedin, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2024 CLOSED ON 7/31/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Mainsail Lodging & Development?

We’re looking for enthusiastic, fun, and energetic people who take the work seriously, but not themselves. Let’s see if we’re a fit. We hope so.

Welcome to The Fenway Hotel, where the spirit of jazz permeates every corner of our boutique hotel. Originally opened in 1927, we've played host to some of the most remarkable people in history. From musicians and artists to politicians and explorers, our hotel has a rich legacy that's hard to match.

Today, we're proud to offer a unique experience that honors the past while embracing the future. We believe that everyone has a song to sing, and we invite you to create your own tune with us. With breathtaking views of Dunedin Channel, our hotel is a place to relax, unwind, and let inspiration take hold.

We've created a homage to Dunedin's rich music history and a destination for you to get carried away in your own verse. If you share our passion for music, history, and adventure, we look forward to hearing from you. So take a chance, apply today, and join our band. Together, we'll create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime.

Overview Of The Role

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing the kitchen for a multitude of tasks to include the day-to-day preparation of the meals within all of the F&B outlets and to continually uphold the standards in accordance with the Autograph Collection standards under the franchise of Mainsail Lodging & Development.

What you have

  • Minimum 2 years experience working in kitchens, while in a leadership position. 
  • Working knowledge of food, recipes, and different cuisine types
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience in using kitchen tools and appliances, including but not limited to knives, mixers, slicers, blenders, etc.
  • Servsafe certificate, or ability to attain or renew certification
  • Prior experience in ordering produce, dry goods, proteins, and other kitchen products
  • Ability to work in high pace and high pressure environment while ensuring quality of ones own work as well as others
  • Strong passion for cooking and making amazing food
  • Highschool degree, equivalent, or higher

What you’ll do

  • Assist the Chef de Cuisine with the day to day management of kitchen staff
  • Basic to advanced food preparation and butchery, to include preparation of vegetables, stocks, sauces, and proteins
  • Expedite meal services to bring the food and flow of service from the kitchen to the dining room
  • Train and coach kitchen staff to develop their cooking skills and broaden their Food and Beverage knowledge
  • Place orders for produce, proteins, dry goods, and other kitchen products, while mindfully being aware of kitchen budget
  • Demonstration cooking – assisting chef and guest chefs with presentations
  • Maintain a sense of ownership for the hotel and restaurant in everything you do
  • Assist with banquet prep, set up, execution, and plate ups, all to chef’s standards
  • Lead and partake in the upkeep of entire kitchen space, including dish washing, organization of all food storage areas, cleaning of cooking line, etc.
  • Other necessary duties as assigned by reasonably assigned by manager

Benefits

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Physical Demand

  • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time 
  • Ability to bend 
  • Ability to lift, pull 50 lbs 
  • Ability to communicate clearly 
  • Ability to work long hours as needed 

Mental Demands

  • Make sound judgments quickly 
  • Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress towards deadlines 
  • Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others 
  • Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community 
  • Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality 
  • Ability to work effectively in stressful, high pressure situations 
  • Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary 

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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