Website https://www.facebook.com/WaterLandLife/ Fallingwater, entrusted by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
20th century international masterpiece of architecture
Sous Chef
Fallingwater (Mill Run, PA)
Fallingwater, a National Historic Landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site owned by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional as its new Sous Chef, who will report directly to the Executive Chef.
As an iconic museum destination with an international audience, Fallingwater offers its visitors an unparalleled experience and upholds the highest industry standards in customer service and hospitality. Fallingwater’s Sous Chef plays a key role for the site by acting as the assistant to the Executive Chef. Duties include supervising the café staff at the Fallingwater Visitor Center, directing food preparation, helping with menu creation and meal design, and assisting with special events. Fallingwater has achieved Green Restaurant Association and Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant certifications by minimizing waste, reducing water and energy consumption, and using the best organic ingredients from local farms and regional purveyors.
Job Duties:
· Works directly with Executive Chef in all aspects of running a food service operation including organization, paperwork, cooking, employee training and supervision, inventorying, cleaning, menu production, and special event catering.
· Assists in the development of seasonal menus and meal design and develops new menu options based on seasonal change and customer demand.
· Assists in monitoring inventory at both Café and Kitchen. Assists Executive Chef in ordering food and supplies as needed.
· Supervises Cafe staff, plans and schedules daily food production and foodservice sanitation, as directed by Executive Chef.
· Assists Executive Chef in training new hires and existing staff, including training on continuing compliance with food service regulations, and in overall Café cleaning and maintenance.
· Upholds Fallingwater’s sustainability standards and meets all requirements of certification with the Green Restaurant Association and Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants.
· Ensures that cash control measures in the Cafe are followed.
· Oversees general Cafe cleaning and maintenance to ensure aesthetic standards are maintained.
· Assists with customer complaints and difficult customers.
· Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and fundraising efforts and needs, as applicable and directed by the Executive Chef.
· Performs additional duties and responsibilities as requested.
Requirements:
· Ability to work weekends and holidays and flexibility with schedule and hours.
Valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the following, our ideal candidate is a creative, talented team leader that is passionate about participating in the creation of delicious seasonal food.
· Knowledge in sustainable food practices is preferred
· Minimum of two years of formal culinary/foodservice management training or commensurate experience; minimum of two years of culinary preparation experience; minimum two years of culinary management experience in similar volume operation with comparable duties and responsibilities.
· Well versed in a wide variety of cooking skills, techniques and possess a knowledge of food presentation.
· Ability to obtain current certifications and licenses required by local, state, and/or Federal guidelines for food production management.
· Ability to successfully complete training to be ServSafe certified through the National Restaurant Association.
· Proven skills as a strong team player with some experience supervising employees and with professional kitchen organization is required.
· Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff, customers, and general public.
· Proficiency with MS Office software and experience with POS systems required.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
· Ability to regularly reach with hands and arms and talk or hear while performing job duties.
· Ability to sit for extended periods while prepping food; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and climb or balance.
· Ability to stand for extended periods throughout the work day, as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
· Ability to work in an environment with moderate to high noise level.
· Ability to work in an environment with exposure to fumes and vibrations.
· Ability to drive a motor vehicle.
Location: The position is based at Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pa.
Position Duration: This is a seasonal, full-time opportunity with benefits.
FLSA Status: This is a non-exempt position which will qualify for overtime pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 in the work week.
Hiring Range: $25.82-$29.18
Application Process: Please send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements to wpcjobs@paconserve.org and list Sous Chef in the subject line.
Application Deadline: Until filled
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is fully committed to diversity and inclusion. We seek contributors from all backgrounds to join our team.
To apply for this job please visit waterlandlife.org.