Sous Chef

HALTER RANCH TEXAS

On the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau, in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Halter Ranch is setting the stage to introduce Halter Ranch Texas, a new luxury tasting room in Fredericksburg, Texas. Set on 32 oak-studded acres amidst the Hill Country’s rolling limestone highlands, spring wildflowers, encompassing grasslands, and warm rivers, Halter Ranch Texas, will be a coveted destination to the burgeoning Texas Highway 290 wine region. Offering wines from selectively sourced organic vineyards in the High Plains of Texas and our certified organic estate vineyards in California, we look forward to delivering a welcoming and tasteful experience in Texas Wine Country. Now in the final stages of construction, the tasting room plans to open Spring 2024.

GENERAL

This is a full-time position, and the right candidate will have the ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment, work under the direction of the Executive Chef and follow Halter Ranch policies.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall success of the daily kitchen operations – prep, service, and breakdown. The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the quality, hygiene and other standards are maintained or surpassed by the culinary department. Ability to lead the staff and manage all food related functions which display culinary talents and passion. Works to continually improve guest and team satisfaction. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure consistency and quality. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved and maintained. Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the Halter Ranch culinary standards and responsibilities are met; supporting Executive Chef with kitchen operations and culinary goals; ensuring exceptional customer service. Must be willing to work weekends and most holidays. Some evenings for winery and private events. Reports directly to the Executive Chef

DAILY EXPECTATIONS

Ensure Executive Chef standards are met.

Assist with daily kitchen prep work and station set-up before service.

Maintain the highest quality food preparation standards.

Ensure portion control, uniformity of taste and quality.

Complete the following daily duties – preparing, cooking, and presenting culinary dishes.

Enforcing and maintaining strict health and hygiene standards in the kitchen.

Ability to trouble-shoot any problems that might occur prior to, during or after service.

Assist in developing, design, and contributing to the culinary program, systems, and products.

Support supervision of kitchen operations.

Maintain the organization of all kitchen storage – walk-in, dry storage, and other storage areas.

Assisting and ensuring all ingredients are ordered.

Support in prep and execution of lunch, winery events, and private events.

Maintain compliance with food and beverage policies. Ensure standards and procedures are followed.

Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates productions needs daily.

Assists Executive Chef with all culinary operations.

Schedule staff.

Processing timecards and assist in payroll.

Purchasing and receiving of products.

Assist in setting sales goals, strategies, P&L, and budgeting.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position may be required to perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

REQUIRED SKILLSET AND TRAITS

Recognizes and delivers superior quality products, presentations, and flavor.

Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal (e.g., OSHA, ASI and Health Department) regulations.

Knowledge of and follows proper handling and right temperature of all products.

Operates and maintains culinary equipment and reports any malfunctions.

Prepares and cooks foods of all types – regular menu, special requests, and functions.

Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure the Executive Chef’s culinary standards are met.

Supports management of kitchen operations.

Exercises interpersonal and communications skills to assist in leading, influencing and encouraging the team.

Demonstrates honesty and integrity.

Leads by example and demonstrates appropriate behaviors.

Builds and nurtures mutual trust, respect and cooperation amongst the team.

Understands and ensures the team fulfils expectations and parameters of daily kitchen work and goals.

Collaborates with the team to ensure and maintain a strong and healthy team dynamic.

Communicates performance expectations in accordance with each position.

Lead shift while personally preparing and executing requests.

Willingness to go above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Set a positive example for guest relations.

Empowers culinary and tasting room team to provide excellent customer service.

Stives to improve service performance.

Willingness to interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service level.

Handles guest problems and complaints.

Assist in developing and executing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Trains associate in safety procedures and culinary standards.

Ability to lift 60 pounds repeatedly.

Food Handler Certification.

WANT TO JOIN THE HALTER TEAM?

To apply submit resume to: Human Resources Manager, Michelle Robles. This is a full-time position and requires working weekends and holidays. Compensation TBD, plus an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement, Generous PTO, Employee Discounts, and more.

Halter Ranch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected categories. Halter Ranch will make reasonable accommodations under applicable law for qualified individuals to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship for the Company.