Dedalus Seeking Experienced Sous Chef for Stowe Location (Stowe)

ABOUT US

Dedalus exists to do something extraordinary. We have a lofty set of goals. Embracing them means embracing excellence and the demands of an environment that pushes you towards the ideal of high performance. Your hospitality, product knowledge, skill as a salesperson, and agency as an ambassador for the amazing growers, artisans, and craftspeople we represent are just a baseline. No detail is trivial, every customer deserves the respect of your best effort, every product requires your studious attention. Dedalus exists to shape the conversation around artisan food.

We’re going to use our shops to alter the conversation surrounding cheese and gourmet grocery and celebrate the best producers from our backyard and around the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The PM sous chef’s primary role is to supervise the daily operation of the service kitchen and wine bar, while playing a strong role in hands-on production and service. The sous chef will create the work schedule for the line cook team, and maintain a high level of organization and the highest standard of quality in coordination with the executive chef, chef de cuisine and managers in other units. The ideal candidate will be personable, cool-headed, abidingly positive and able to speak intelligently and informatively with guests and retail staff. A demonstrated passion for and desire to learn more about the exceptional wines and products we sell is a must. This position requires effective communication skills to delegate the workload and to maintain high morale and high productivity, and to coordinate ordering with the chef de cuisine.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare, label, and stock items for stations while supervising and instructing employees in proper techniques and procedures

Prepare food items as specified by recipes and instructed by sous and executive chef

Maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization

Maintain poise and professionalism during busy periods

Assist in washing dishes

Prep and stock for dinner service

Expedite dinner service in a calm, professional manner

Possess or gain a complex knowledge of the wines, products and dishes being served

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least 2 years of management experience in a similar role

Professional knife skills

Culinary degree or certificate preferred

Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs

Must have nights and weekends available

Willingness to learn and to work within prescribed SOPs

Work well with others

Organizational Skills

Attention to detail

Strong Communication skills

An interest in wine and service

ServeSafe Certification preferred

Experience with charcuterie and/or pastry a plus

If this sounds like you, apply using the link below:https://dedaluswine.wufoo.com/forms/m2hkl5w1kubhv7/