As Junior Sous Chef, you will support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in executing daily culinary operations within a luxury dining environment driven by precision, consistency, and elevated service standards. You will contribute to food preparation, line execution, inventory management, sanitation compliance, and team collaboration while helping deliver exceptional guest dining experiences. This role offers the opportunity to strengthen leadership capabilities, refine advanced culinary techniques, and grow within a Forbes-level culinary environment that values operational excellence, creativity, and professional development.
What You Will Create
- Deliver exceptional culinary experiences by preparing and presenting menu items with consistency, precision, and attention to detail aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
- Support the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in coordinating daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory management, and food issuance.
- Maintain operational excellence across all kitchen stations while supporting efficient service execution during high-volume periods.
- Execute confidently across all line stations to ensure timeliness, product integrity, and seamless kitchen operations.
- Contribute to guest satisfaction by upholding Nemacolin’s culinary standards, responding to guest concerns professionally, and reinforcing departmental expectations surrounding quality and timing.
- Demonstrate advanced knife skills and proficiency in varying cooking techniques, including saucier preparation and butchery.
- Support food safety and sanitation standards through proper labeling, dating, holding, storage, and rotation procedures while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Conduct routine sanitation and safety practices that uphold departmental standards and luxury hospitality expectations.
- Maintain consistency and quality across all food production while contributing ideas that support culinary innovation and evolving guest preferences.
- Foster productive communication and collaboration throughout culinary and resort operations to support seamless service execution.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness throughout all kitchen and food preparation areas.
- Report equipment concerns, maintenance issues, safety hazards, and unsafe practices promptly to leadership.
- Participate in scheduled meetings and contribute ideas that enhance operational performance and guest satisfaction.
- Support additional departments and operational areas as business demands require.
- Uphold company policies, departmental procedures, safety standards, and professional grooming expectations.
- Execute delegated responsibilities efficiently while supporting overall culinary and operational success.
What You Can Expect
- A fast-paced luxury culinary environment where teamwork, precision, urgency, and consistency are essential.
- Hands-on exposure to Forbes-level culinary operations and elevated dining service standards.
- Opportunities to strengthen culinary leadership skills, expand technical expertise, and build a long-term career within luxury hospitality.
- A physically active role requiring prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, balancing, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout scheduled shifts.
- Regular exposure to kitchen environments with extreme heat, cold, noise, kitchen equipment, fumes, cleaning chemicals, and operational hazards.
- A schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on operational demands.
- An environment that values adaptability, professionalism, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Daily collaboration with culinary leadership, line associates, and cross-functional resort teams.
What You Bring
- A passion for culinary excellence and a strong commitment to delivering elevated dining experiences.
- The ability to remain organized, detail-oriented, and composed in a high-volume kitchen environment.
- A collaborative mindset that supports strong communication and teamwork across culinary operations.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing service demands.
- Confidence working across multiple stations while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and food quality standards.
- A proactive approach to food safety, sanitation, organization, and operational readiness.
- Professional communication skills, written and verbal, that support effective collaboration with leadership and associates.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- An interest in culinary innovation, evolving industry trends, and continued professional growth within luxury hospitality.
Qualifications
- Relevant culinary qualification required.
- Previous culinary supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in a Forbes Four-Star or Five-Star property preferred.
- Food handling certification required.
- Extensive knowledge of restaurant concepts, culinary operations, and food preparation standards.
- Knowledge of food cost controls and kitchen operational procedures.
- Ability to work all stations on the line proficiently.
- Proficiency in varying cooking techniques, including saucier preparation and butchery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve operational or guest concerns effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to safely operate sharp knives and standard kitchen equipment.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and consistency.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout a shift.
- Ability to work extended periods in environments with extreme heat and cold.
- If applicable, ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions and elevated noise environments.
- Ability to kneel, crouch, squat, climb, stand, sit, balance, reach, bend, push, pull, and walk for prolonged periods.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and fume-related hazards.
- Must maintain professional grooming standards, including compliance with appearance guidelines regarding visible body piercings, unnatural hair color, and hairstyles.
- Must be available to work varying schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Additional Information:
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities associated with the position.
Responsibilities and operational needs may change, or additional duties may be assigned, to support business demands and guest service standards.
Craft a Career Defined by Excellence, Growth, and Experience
Set within Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands, Nemacolin brings together luxury-level service, refined hospitality, and a culture where meaningful careers take shape through experience, mentorship, and opportunity. Each role contributes to extraordinary guest and member moments while building a professional journey grounded in craftsmanship, collaboration, and pride.
A dynamic rooted in accountability, respect, and innovation encourages professionals to contribute ideas, elevate standards, mentor others, and grow with intention.
Professional Development & Recognition
- Paid training and continuous learning opportunities
- Leadership development and accelerated leadership pathways
- Mentorship, coaching, and cross-functional experience
- Monthly recognition opportunities for associates, leaders, and teams
Benefits Designed for Well-Being and Lifestyle
- Competitive compensation and attractive 401(k) program
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage available
- Paid time off
- Educational and career advancement support
- Savings across resort dining, retail, spa, and activities
- Discounted associate meals, dry cleaning, and uniform services
- Exclusive access to The Rec Center, The Market, The Pub, and the Wisteria associate community
A career at Nemacolin weaves together professional and personalized development, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to help shape unforgettable experiences for guests, members, and colleagues alike.
Bring your passion. Grow your career. Create Real Life Magic.
About Nemacolin
A private, family-owned, and woman-owned luxury resort unlike anything else in the hospitality industry, Nemacolin spans more than 2,200 breathtaking acres in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Recognized by Forbes Travel Guide, AAA, and Preferred Hotels & Resorts, this four-season destination blends refined hospitality with creativity, craftsmanship, and a spirit of adventure that defines every guest and member experience.
Distinctive accommodations, immersive experiences, and a culture grounded in artistry and service excellence come together to create a setting where guests, members, and associates find inspiration. Across the resort, Real Life Magic is brought to life through meaningful moments, genuine connection, and a shared commitment to delivering something truly exceptional.
Visit Nemacolin.com to step inside the story, explore the experiences, and discover what draws people to Nemacolin. Then, imagine how your talents, perspective, and ambition could shape what comes next.
