Sous Chef

Job Description Sous Chef The Restaurant at The Stonebreaker Hotel is actively searching for a creative, innovative, and motivated Sous Chef to join our Culinary team. For over a century, Markham Hill has been home to weddings in the Barn, grazing Highland cattle, and summer camps. With simplicity in mind, we've added a 78-key hotel to the newly renovated historic Victorian house and preserved the Barn for events; they are now collectively The Stonebreaker. Job Summary: Work closely with the Executive Chef to ensure that all items needed are in stock. Maintain daily pars and place inventory orders as needed. Regularly make table visits to ensure guest satisfaction. Practice and enforce proper food storage safety, allergy awareness, food storage safety, compliance with health department code, and all other safety and security policies and procedures. Oversee all work stations, often assisting in completing daily prep and working on each station. Enforce quality control of food at all times. Coordinate with the Executive Chef on proper food preparation, execution, and plate presentation. Assist Executive chef in the management of all culinary staff to include but not limited to; weekly scheduling, hiring, discipline/coach and counseling, performance evaluations and all training necessary to ensure smooth operation of the culinary department Actively train culinary employees. Assist Executive Chef in the control of labor management via strategic scheduling, overtime monitoring, and making daily staffing decisions. In addition to the regular execution of restaurant operations, also assist in the execution of special events, private parties, and banquets. Assist in the development of daily specials, special menus for promotions and holidays, quarterly menu changes, and other specialty menu items. Actively communicate with chef on all operational needs, guest complaints, recommendations, employee issues, etc. Regularly work as a culinary team member, such as working grill station or sauté station 4-5 shifts per week. Flexibility to work nights or mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy seasonal days (i.e. town festivals). Hay Creek offers an extensive benefit and incentive package, including; Insurance Benefit package, to include Company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness Competitive Salary/Wages Competitive Paid Time Off Structure including Vacation, Sick, Holiday Pay, Jury Duty Leave, and Bereavement Leave Standard Annual Performance/Salary Reviews Merit and Cost of Living Adjustments Complimentary Meals Daily Free Parking Employee and Friends & Family Lodging Discounts as low as forty-nine dollars per night at all HCH Properties Discounts at specific property partners (NEIRA, Historic Hotels of America) 50% Discount when Dining at any HCH Property Industry Discounts through Working Advantage (Entertainment Tickets, Hotels, Rental Cars, Outdoor Activities, Restaurants, etc.) Discounts at each of our Spas, Golf Courses, Fitness rooms/programs and other featured amenities Supportive, open-door policy work environment Work Culture that is fun, energetic and motivating Accelerated Career Advancement to include professional enrichment, conferences & classes, and manager in training programs. Required Experience: High School diploma or equivalent 2-3 years of recent Line Cook experience in a high volume, full service restaurant Previous staff/leadership management experience preferred Experience in Banquet/Event execution required Creative, innovative, and inspired to develop new and intriguing menu items designed for appropriate clientele Demonstrate a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude Experience in inventory control and cost management preferred Experience and Skills Required Experience: High School diploma or equivalent 2-3 years of recent Line Cook experience in a high volume, full service restaurant Previous staff/leadership management experience preferred Experience in Banquet/Event execution required Creative, innovative, and inspired to develop new and intriguing menu items designed for appropriate clientele Demonstrate a positive, upbeat and customer-focused attitude Experience in inventory control and cost management preferred Job Benefits At Hay Creek Hotels, we are committed to the well-being of our team members and offer comprehensive medical benefits as part of our competitive employment package. Medical Benefits Include: Health Insurance: Robust coverage options tailored to support your health and wellness needs, including preventive care, specialist visits, and hospital services. Dental and Vision Insurance: Access to dental care, including regular cleanings and major procedures, as well as vision care, ensuring you have the support for your overall well-being. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Manage out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and save on taxes by using pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential services to help with personal or professional challenges, mental health support, and more. These benefits, combined with a supportive and dynamic work environment, make Hay Creek Hotels an excellent place to grow your career and take care of your health! 4o

Created: 2026-03-04