Sous Chef - $29/hour

The Essex Resort & Spa is a renowned luxury resort and spa located in Vermont, recognized for its exceptional hospitality, elegant accommodations, and outstanding dining experiences. Known for blending traditional New England charm with modern amenities, The Essex offers guests a uniquely relaxing and rejuvenating environment throughout the year. As a leader in the hospitality industry, The Essex Resort & Spa emphasizes quality, customer satisfaction, and employee growth, creating a supportive and dynamic workplace culture. The resort’s commitment to excellence extends beyond its guest services, focusing equally on employee development and well-being. They provide a comprehensive benefits package alongside opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal environment for passionate hospitality professionals seeking to grow their careers in a respected establishment.

The role at The Essex Resort & Spa is for a skilled Culinary Supervisor who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. This full-time position requires hands-on management to ensure profitable kitchen operation aligned with budget goals. The Culinary Supervisor will monitor production and quality levels of all food products, ensuring that every dish meets the high standards expected by the resort and its guests. This involves overseeing incoming food products to maintain quality and consistency, managing refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation, and training kitchen staff to enhance their skills and maintain positive working relationships. The supervisor is also responsible for developing and implementing ongoing sanitation and safety education programs and ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Additionally, the Culinary Supervisor supports the Executive Chef by reviewing daily production sheets and assisting in any area of the kitchen as needed to meet operational demands. Beyond food preparation and quality control, this role involves fostering a professional work environment and responding flexibly to reasonable requests from the Executive Chef or General Manager. Working at The Essex Resort & Spa offers culinary professionals an unparalleled opportunity to thrive in a multicultural and fast-paced kitchen setting, with considerable scope for professional growth and development. The resort’s focus on operational excellence, creative cuisine, and superior guest satisfaction makes this a rewarding career path for motivated culinary leaders.