Executive Sous Chef - Auberge Resorts, LLC : Job Details

**Executive Sous Chef (Kennebunk, ME)**

**ROLE SUMMARY**

*Join the White Barn Inn as an Executive Sous Chef and become one of the authors of our story. As part of the team you will be responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in various operational duties and financial responsibilities, in providing leadership and management of kitchen staff, and in growing and developing the product and profitability of the food items.*

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**The key responsibilities for this position are:**

* Assist the Chef in the day to day operations of the kitchen for the outlets and events.

* Contribute to recipe and menu development for the outlets, amenities, and events

* Support the Chef in leading the kitchen team in the direction of food preparation, production, and control for all food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, pool service, events, and amenities.

* Prepare and assist the kitchen team for all meal periods and events while ensuring the exceptional quality of all ingredients, preparation, and plating of food items is delivered.

* Support the Chef in training and developing the team in their culinary skills.

* Assist the Chef in controlling labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, up to date pricing and inventory control while focusing on cost control and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit.

* Identify product needs and requisition items needed to prepare the menus.

* Notify the Chef in advance of any expected shortages and address purchase orders when required.

* Conduct and participate in pre-meal and weekly F&B meetings.

* Be fully knowledgeable about daily hotel and restaurant bookings as well as all guest notes and preferences. Utilize guest notes to provide personalized experiences for all guests.

* Ensure exceptional quality of all ingredients, preparation, and plating of food items.

* Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state & federal Health Department regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment and manage the sanitation practices of those in your department.

* Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Required**

* Culinary Certificate or Degree

* Must have previous experience in a luxury or fine dining setting

* Experience in completing administrative tasks, to include, reporting, budgeting, project management, etc.

* Experience in maintaining state and federal health and safety regulations

* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs

**Desirable**

* ServeSafe Certification

**SKILLS, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIORS**

**Personal Skills**

* Professional appearance and manner, good character to work with a fast-paced team.

* Ability to communicate clearly and elegantly in English.

* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

* Must be able to stand for at least 8 hours and be able to lift up, push, and pull at least 35 pounds

**Our Company & Our Property**

A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm and uncompromising attention to detail. Constructed in the 1860s, White Barn Inns original farmhouse has offered superb hospitality since the days of the Civil War. It has operated as the White Barn Inn since 1973. In October 2018, White Barn Inn was acquired by, a unique portfolio of the worlds best-loved boutique luxury hotels and resorts. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston, the inviting property is renowned as one of the countrys most distinctive getaways and features several room types, a pool, massage and spa treatments, gardens and a prime location near the sandy beaches and classic coastal town of Kennebunkport, Maine.

At Auberge, we are passionate about our mission to be the best-loved operator of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences. We are storytellers and story-makers, delivering simple pleasures and creating unforgettable memories. Born in Napa and inspired by the most relaxing places in the world, we prize simplicity, comfort, and beauty. Whatever role we play in Auberge, and wherever we work, we all live by the view that our core purpose is to enrich peoples lives.

If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our family.

The White Barn Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. The White Barn Inn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the White Barn Inn complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Department: Culinary

This is a management position

This is a management positions position