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Benchmark | Pyramid is a strong believer in offering our employees Work-Life Effectiveness through, practices, policies, and programs to help our employees achieve success at both work and home. Skamania Lodge is a place where you see the world a bit differently. Where you can slow down to fuel your soul in one of the most iconic and dramatic landscapes on earth. A place to unleash your inner adrenaline junkie or embrace your spirit animal. Skamania proudly features 23 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with over 22,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, including exhibit and banquet facilities. Our flexible meeting space ranges in size from 250 square feet for intimate gatherings to 7,000 square feet, accommodating food and beverage functions for up to 500 people. With an additional 175 acres of outdoor adventures waiting, there is no better place to lead the sales efforts. Overview We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Sous Chef. This individual must have extensive experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and be a college graduate in the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally. The Sous Chef will assist with planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products. If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you! Your Role: You will attract, retain, and motivate the best culinary talent You will act in the absence of the executive chef to complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for all outlets, employee cafeteria and banquets. You may be required to perform any function within the culinary department (cook, steward etc) You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed. You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information You will attend weekly F&B meetings, BEO meetings, leadership meetings, monthly safety meeting and represent the culinary team You will be the example that the culinary team follows You will manage the finances of the department, analyze, and control costs and manage the budget to achieve a profitable operation You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service You will assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing, and implementation of (seasonal) menus and special menus COMPENSATION: $26-$30 per hour DOE Education and Experience Skamania Lodge has introduced the most competitive culinary wages in the area. Our goal is to invite you in at the level you are at. We want to pay you well for your current skill set and set benchmarks for you to reach that will allow you to work toward building your career and making the money you deserve. BENEFITS: All employees (even part-time) receive free daily hot meals, Free access to fitness center, showers, locker, pool, and hot tub; Free golf, and Zip-Line. Full-Time employees receive Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Pet, and Accident Insurance as well as 401k, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, and discounts on all our portfolio of hotel stays. HOURS: Full-Time + opportunity for overtime. Qualifications The Sous Chef would ideally be a college graduate in the culinary arts. Experinced at managing, developing and training line staff and a larger team with professionalism, empathy and accountability. Computer skills related to Word and Excel for producing receipes and standard operating procedures. Consistent, efficient with attention to detail and product quality. Familiar and skilled at food costing. Be familiar with basic and advanced cooking methods. Skamania Lodge is open 24-7, we staff from 5am-11pm, must be able to work within these hours including weekends and holidays as needed. Have 5+ years’ experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen. Must have basic allergy knowledge. Must have full knowledge of correct cooking temperatures of all vegetables and proteins, must be able to provide cutting tools needed to perform job as well as a calibrated food grade thermometer. Must have full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report. Active Food handler’s certification. Requires strong organizational skills. Must be able to work independently. Able to be on your feet for long periods of time. Able to lift at least 50 pounds. At least 21 years of age Have a desire to exceed expectations and goals to take that next step to Exec Sous in the future by continuing to develop in their craft as an individual. Willing to elevate skills and abilitites by continued learning outside of internal training. Compensation Range The compensation for this position is $26.00/Hr. - $30.00/Hr. based on qualifications and experience.