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Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,400.00 - $66,700.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
meal discounts
Professional Development

Job Description

Crystal Creek Hospitality is a distinguished collection of independently spirited and branded hotels dedicated to delivering remarkable hospitality experiences. Committed to enriching the lives of employees, guests, and the surrounding communities, Crystal Creek Hospitality operates with core values of trust, collaboration, and respect at the heart of every decision and action. Their philosophy emphasizes no heroes and no egos, focusing instead on building solid relationships founded on mutual respect and appreciation. This company maintains a dynamic and inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and values every team member’s contributions, fostering an environment where innovation and genuine service excellence thrive.

The company’s mission is to create unforgettable hospitality moments by engaging with every guest and employee in a way that exemplifies care, ownership, and fun. Crystal Creek Hospitality upholds a set of clear values including engagement and active listening, taking responsibility and ownership, consistently delivering quality and assurance, and fostering appreciation alongside an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. These values are deeply integrated into daily operations, guiding how employees interact with each other, guests, and partners.

The Sous Chef position at Crystal Creek Hospitality is a vital role within their culinary team, supporting the Executive Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations and executing both regular service and banquets. This full-time role demands a professional who is committed to culinary excellence, kitchen leadership, and operational efficiency. The Sous Chef is not only responsible for preparing high-quality food items but also for supervising kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards, and maintaining an organized and clean workspace.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and seek to expand their leadership capabilities while contributing creatively to menu development. The successful candidate will assist in expediting orders to guarantee high standards of taste and presentation, collaborate effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house staff, and take on additional responsibilities in the Executive Chef’s absence. The position requires strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to foster a cooperative team environment.

Working at Crystal Creek Hospitality includes engaging with a diverse and supportive team that values open communication and continuous learning. The role involves a variety of physical demands, including frequent standing and walking, lifting products and equipment, and performing precise cooking tasks that require excellent hand-eye coordination and sensory awareness. The company is dedicated to accommodating employees with disabilities, ensuring that all team members have the resources and support necessary to succeed.

Overall, this Sous Chef position is ideal for motivated culinary professionals who are passionate about food preparation, kitchen management, and providing superior guest experiences within a respected hospitality brand. This role is an opportunity to work closely with seasoned chefs, develop new dishes, and uphold the high standards that Crystal Creek Hospitality is known for in the hotel and restaurant industry.

Job Requirements

  • 3-years cooking experience preferred
  • 1-year of kitchen leadership preferred
  • Serv-safe certified preferred
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
  • Knife handling and food preparation experience
  • Proper food handling skills
  • Desire to design new dishes
  • Knowledge of food allergies
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams

Job Qualifications

  • 3-years cooking experience preferred
  • 1-year of kitchen leadership preferred
  • Serv-Safe certified preferred
  • Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
  • Knife handling and food preparation experience
  • Proper food handling skills
  • Desire to design new dishes
  • Knowledge of food allergies
  • Organizational and time management skills
  • Be an active team player and ability to collaborate across teams

Job Duties

  • Memorizing recipes, policies, procedures, and standard portion sizes
  • Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to set standards, procedures, department rules and sanitation requirements
  • Preparing ingredients and components of each recipe on the restaurant's menu
  • Maintaining freshness of product and rotating old product out
  • Open and close the kitchen as directed by the Executive Chef
  • Working with a team of Cooks to handle varying levels of activity
  • Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe workspace at all times to avoid contamination
  • Being aware of and following all kitchen health and safety regulations and guidelines
  • Daily preparation of all food items
  • Monitoring and recording inventories, maintaining appropriate inventory levels
  • Communicating with other cooks and servers in regards to customer needs
  • Receiving and checking food orders
  • Cleaning dishes
  • Assist with the creation and planning of menu items
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel
  • Maintain effective communication within department, including Front of House
  • Participates in all projects, programs, and assignments to ensure that hotel and restaurant guidelines and procedures are being followed
  • Is aligned with the culture, values, goals, and human resource programs of the hotel and Crystal Creek Hospitality
  • Always maintains a professional appearance and attitude

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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