Sous Chef

Seeking a resort experience that brings adventure to your stay? High Peaks Resort is the Lake Placid resort you've been waiting for: family-friendly, a great value, right in the thick of everything you come to the Adirondacks to enjoy - the lake, the mountains, the vibrancy of downtown. And we're close enough to nearby attractions such as the Olympic Center or The Wild Center in Tupper Lake that once you're here, you can easily enjoy the best of the Lake Placid region.

SPIRE Hospitality is a management company specializing in creating memorable guest experiences and delivering best-in-class service at our hotels and resorts across the country. We ensure you have the support, tools and opportunities you need to get the job done, grow as an individual, and excel in your hospitality career.

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of EARLY PAY OR EARNED WAGE ACCESS get paid before payday, medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, identity theft protection, pre-paid legal support, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accident or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wellness programs, wonderful hotel discounts and much more.

The role will provide leadership and empowering the Food & Beverage - Culinary TEAM to strive for excellence and repeat business. The Sous Chef will lead, mentor, and collaborate with our team of Chefs to prepare, cook, and present food to the highest standards, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspire exceptional customer service through your positive leadership and dedication to guest satisfaction

• Assist in leading and managing all culinary activities and operations to uphold the highest quality standards

• Contribute creatively to the development of new menu items and promotions

• Cultivate strong working relationships across Food & Beverage and other hotel departments

• Monitor and maintain standards for product quality, presentation, and production efficiency

• Conduct audits of storeroom inventory and storage to ensure product quality, safety, and kitchen cleanliness are upheld

• Salary: $75,000 per year

Physical Demands:

• Lift, carry, move or push goods on a hand cart/truck weighing a maximum of 200 lbs. at a time, on a continuous basis

• Ability to stand and move about for long periods of time

• Manual dexterity to grasp and use all kitchen equipment

Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or its equivalent

• Completion of Culinary or Apprenticeship Program preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 year cook experience in hotel preferred

• Minimum of 4 year cook experience in a similar role, size of operation required

• Managers Food Handlers Certification required

• Alcohol Beverage Servers Certification required

• OSHA certification or equivalent knowledge of OSHA regulations

• Basic mathematical skills to prepare financial reporting

Spire Hospitality, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans