Junior Sous Chef

At Spruce Peak we have something special. As the premier Vermont mountain community, we are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. The Lodge and Club are slope side at Stowe Resort; gorgeous for year-round adventures, escapes, destination weddings, and more. We take pride in our teamwork, high standards, and diversity. It's fitting that we are located at the pinnacle of Vermont!

The Junior Sous Chef assists the Chef de Cuisine in supervising and coordinating the preparation of food according to standards set by Spruce Peak and the Chef de Cuisine. In addition, the Junior Sous Chef, provides sincere service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and courtesy to guests and colleagues.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in developing and implementing strategies for the Kitchen that support the achievement of Spruce Peak goals

• Assists in conducting periodic food inventories

• Initiates and oversees ordering of food and kitchen supplies

• Orders all supplies from various vendors and in some cases going directly to the growers for the freshest possible products

• Ensures all cuisine served to guests follow established guidelines for quantity, quality, appearance, and palatability

• Supervises and coordinates the production of food according to menu specifications

• May perform Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Cook duties as needed

• Responsible for inventories, purchasing, and scheduling

• Communicates effectively with the Kitchen Staff and the Stewarding Team

• Orients employees to the department and resort and provides on-the-job training on job responsibilities

• Upholds all safety standards of Spruce Peak

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment; if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

The Perks (vary by hours committed):

• Paid Time Off

• Heath Benefits - after 30 days!

• Winter- Ski Pass to Stowe Mountain Resort

• Summer- Golf Membership to Stowe Country Club

• Complimentary and discounted stays at Hyatt Hotels worldwide

• Onsite Fitness Membership

• Employee discounts at the Spa & Restaurant Outlets

• 401(k) Matching

• And much more!

Learn more about Spruce Peak and everything else we have to offer here!

Besides great pay and benefits the work is interesting, challenging and you'll have opportunities to grow. Stowe is a great place to put down roots; mountain bike in the summer, ski in the winter, world-class breweries and small farms; a great place to play during your time off or to raise an active family.

Proud diversity advocates and EOE.

• 3-5 years cooking experience in a high-volume fine dining restaurant

• Ability to handle food, objects, products and utensils

• Ability to bend, stoop and kneel

• Experience in high volume establishments

• Excellent communication skills

• Technical proficiency (computer applications)

• Attention to detail

• Strong organizational and time management discipline

• Operate effectively in stressful situations

• Ability to adapt to changing needs

The individuals at Spruce Peak work as a team, flexing with the business and operational needs. Responsibilities, duties and the requirements for this position may change or increase at any time, with or without a change in title, benefits or salary. Like most other exempt jobs in the hospitality industry, this position requires a flexible schedule, possibly working in other departments, working holidays, weekends, events, and long hours as necessary.