Job Description
*The Art of Living Retreat Center is looking for a LEAD SOUS CHEF.*
*Title*: Lead Sous Chef
*Department*: Kitchen
*Job type*: Full-Time Position; On-Site
*Position Summary*
The Art of Living Retreat Center is an award-winning mountaintop wellness center in scenic Boone, NC. Surrounded by nature, we offer immersive experiences through the powerful practices of meditation, mindfulness, yoga, and Ayurveda.
The Lead Sous Chef will assist the Head Chef in preparing stellar vegetarian meals, and ensuring the kitchen is always clean and sanitized. You will find yourself putting away deliveries and assisting the Head Chef as needed. If you enjoy serving others, this job may be for you.
*What youll do here:*
* Prepare high-quality, affordable, flavorful, vegetarian food
* Maintain the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
* Monitor inventory and purchase supplies and food from approved vendors
* Assist in directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery
* Identify and introduce new culinary techniques
* Prepare meals and complete prep support as needed
* Develop seasonally changing menus, together with the Head Chef.
* Take responsibility for the beautiful presentation of dishes on the Buffet.
* Keep track of stock levels and order ingredients or inform Head Chef when running low.
* Adapt to the growth of the restaurant, with the potential to serve up to 500 meals per day.
* Manage kitchen inventory using computer programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS)
*Skills and Qualifications*
Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience working as a Sous Chef or Cook
Experience managing staff
Culinary trained
Experience cooking buffet style is preferred
Working knowledge of all kitchen hygiene standards
Fully computer literate
Creative
Passionate about cooking
Presentable
Team player
Ability to work to a budget
Experience working in a minimal-waste way
Must have a great work ethic
Proven track record
This is a vegan/vegetarian concept restaurant so although you don't have to have vast experience with cooking with plant-based food you do need to be excited about this
*Benefits*
* Subsidized health/dental insurance after 90 days (Full-time only)
* Paid vacation and sick time after 90 Days (Full-time only)
* Generous 401k enrollment after 1 year (Full-time only)
*Employee Perks*
* Free wifi
* Subsidized meal cards (Meals free for kitchen & dining employees)
* Complimentary meditation and yoga classes
* Complimentary participation in our Signature Happiness & Silence Retreats
* Opportunities for advancement within the organization
* Monthly Employee Appreciation Events - Bonfire, Dinner, Kayaking
* Opportunity to engage in a wholesome lifestyle of self-sufficiency, meaningful work, inner development, and accomplishment
* Opportunity to live and work in a beautiful and serene environment
*About The Art of Living Retreat Center*
Opened in 2012, the Art of Living Retreat Center is an outgrowth of the Art of Living Foundations 40+ year global commitment to health, happiness, and Ayurveda.
Our community is built around a spiritual and wellness focus. While this may not necessarily be in your background, you should be able to deeply understand and appreciate this approach to life. For those who are inclined towards this lifestyle, there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Food provided
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
Application Question(s):
* How many years of leadership experience do you have as a Chef or Sous Chef?
Work Location: In person
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Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,