Sous Chef | Urban Cowboy Lodge | Now Hiring

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Urban Cowboy Lodge - Now Hiring: Sous Chef

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Sous Chef Urban Cowboy Lodge Urban Cowboy Lodge is looking for a Sous Chef! The Dining Room at Urban Cowboy is a highlight of the hotel guest experience as well as a favorite spot for all that call our part of the Catskills home. Our goals are to grow our current programs and to develop new ones, all the while staying true to ourselves, loyal to our friends and keeping our hospitality the top priority. The Lodge is a place of passionate hospitality professionals who thrive working with great people in an extraordinary place. The Lodge is set on 68 acres in the Big Indian Wilderness of upstate New York. Our expansive natural setting, warm hospitality, and eclectic rustic aesthetic create the ideal place in which to both live and work. Our culture is genuine, creative and professional. We deliver the ‘casual luxe touch’ we are known for whether you stay for a week, dine in for a night, or just swing by for a cocktail. Urban Cowboy Lodge is a place where people arrive as strangers and leave as friends in both work and play. The Lodge is looking for someone who will not only uphold our exceptional brand of hospitality, but help develop and grow it as a team member and leader. We want to be the best and are looking for just that! OVERVIEW: The Sous Chef will divide their time between administrative duties (10%); Oversight on food production and preparation to meet both standards of quality, efficiency and consistency (45%), Leading service and educating colleagues from the line (45%). You will serve as the key point of contact for staff (BOH, FOH & Hotel), work with the Chef and Management team to succeed in all services, and lead the restaurant staff to maintain our high standards of hospitality. REPORTS TO: Executive Chef, Matthew Hamilton WORKS ALONGSIDE: UCL Management, Restaurant & Hotel Staff COMPENSATION: $20-$25/hour,, paid bi-weekly (subject to taxes and other withholdings). Subsidized benefits up to 75% for basic Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (available 15 days from start date). Additional benefits: 10 days PTO, 5 sick days, 3 Friends & Family discounted rates ($99-$149), and 1 complimentary two-night stay for parents or equivalents (based on availability). This is not an exempt position RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Leadership Manage the restaurant line cooks and kitchen space during service hours, ensuring smooth operations, consistent execution and exceptional guest service. Provide leadership to the culinary team, ensuring service standards are met and team performance is optimized through active leadership and education Support the hotel team by assisting with inventory management and resolution of any operational issues in the Restaurant Department Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure alignment on guest service goals Maintain strong communication with Executive Chef in order to foster cohesive and consistent service and a unified team Work closely with the hotel management team and hotel staff to ensure a seamless and elevated guest experience Administrative, Vendor & Systems Management Create and develop Food menus, checklists, sops and recipes in conjunction with Executive Chef and Sales Develop relationships with vendors Organize, catalog and maintain culinary equipment and ingredients Manage vendor and kitchen spaces Maintain reports to monitor expenses, sales, business trends Communicate with management staff and site needs WORK REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS: Minimum of 40 hours per week of onsite work. 1-2 Kitchen lead shifts per week. Availability during weekends, nights, and holidays is essential for restaurant needs. Ability to work in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions. Physical demands include standing for long periods, climbing stairs, and light to medium lifting. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong organizational skills to manage event logistics and restaurant operations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with guests, clients, vendors and staff. Financial literacy strongly preferred; can follow budgets and monitor expenses and inventory POS (Toast) experience is preferred Strong Google Workspace knowledge and experience Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, ensuring high standards of service in both event coordination and restaurant management. DISCLAIMER: This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and expectations for the Restaurant Manager role but is not exhaustive. Duties, responsibilities, and expectations may change or be added based on business needs.

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