Free housing and meals are part of the compensation!
Week after week, our guests and team members rave about the food at Red Horse Mountain Ranch and our wonderful Chefs make it all happen! They are part of a small team that works closely together to creatively produce really good food.
The main responsibility of the Sous Chef is to provide our guests with nutritional, well-prepared meals in a courteous manner. Our Sous Chef is well versed in a variety of cuisines, cooking methods, and special diets so as to provide our guests with the best culinary experiences possible. They should display attention to detail and take pride in the presentation of all aspects of the meals, plated or buffet, from the main entr e to the smallest condiment. They are able to humbly accept both praise and criticism from staff and guests.
Determine proper amounts of food to prepare given our guest counts
Produce high quality dishes in both taste and appearance
Prepare meals to accommodate all special requests and dietary needs
Ensure that the kitchen operates efficiently so that meals are served on time
AM Sous Chef prepares breakfast (both buffet and to-order) and buffet lunch for up to 90 guests and staff
PM Sous Chef prepares appetizers and dinner (both buffet and plated) for up to 90 guests and staff
Lead the Kitchen Team Members
Fill in for the Kitchen Manager in planning and directing food preparation and managing kitchen team members, when necessary
Train kitchen team members on the preparation and arrangement per the current menu
Be the example of how you want your team members to be
Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests, respond professionally to any guest concerns
Food Safety and Sanitation
Ensure proper storage and labeling of food items
Maintain the sanitary condition of the kitchen. This includes washing and storing dishes, sweeping and mopping, taking out garbage, restocking inventory, and general cleaning and organizing.
Comply with and enforce sanitation regulation and safety standar
Other Things to Expect
Attend ranch meetings and training sessions so we can improve communication and you can become a successful team member.
Complete assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it magically gets messy. This is another key way to have a great summer and be successful here being a kind and courteous roommate!
Yes, you get 2 days off a week here because we definitely value ME time! Extra hours are almost always available for our folks who prefer the 6-7 day work week.
Participate in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program - This. Is. So. Fun. Your kindness and creativity will shine here! We like to go above and beyond in making memorable life moments happen for our guests. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with each week!