SUMMARY
The seasonal Sous Chef is a vital leadership role, responsible for maintaining high standards, supporting culinary operations, and ensuring a seamless dining experience for guests. This position requires a blend of talent, organizational skills, and the ability to motivate and manage a diverse kitchen team. The schedule is anchored primarily during daytime hours, with some evening hours for special events. The position runs through October, with the potential to evolve into a year-round role.

Working with Antica Terra means taking pride in your work, caring for our clients, and supporting our relationships with grace, consideration, and integrity. Above all else, this position requires a passion for and understanding of the company's mission and brands. This person will share with the company a long-term vision, be uniquely personable and refined, and able to effortlessly communicate the beauty and delight that our clients' experience.?

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Exemplify brand and mission in all aspects of the work, at every moment?
- Ensure cleanliness of department spaces; prior to, during, and after the day of prep or service
- Understand and contribute through culinary brilliance towards hospitality department sales goals
- Provide the highest level of detail
- Execute assignments as directed by the Culinary Director & Chef de Cuisine
- Assign tasks based on skills and experience, and provide on-the-job training and guidance
- Support daily food preparation and ensure dishes meet quality, taste, and presentation standards
- Assist with menu planning and development, collaborating with the executive chef to create new dishes and improve existing ones
- Maintain inventory and manage stock to ensure efficient kitchen operations and minimize waste
- Enforce strict compliance with sanitation, food safety, and health standards, regularly inspecting workstations and equipment.
- Step in for the head chef during their absence, leading the kitchen and making critical decisions as needed
- Participate in special events
- Address and resolve any kitchen issues, such as delays, mistakes, or conflicts, to keep operations running smoothly
- Maintain a positive and professional approach with staff and guests

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- High level of integrity and dependability
- Previous culinary experience in higher-end, fast-paced environments
- Professional appearance and demeanor?
- Strong culinary skills and familiarity with various cooking methods, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork abilities
- Attention to detail, time management, and multitasking skills
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of food handling, preparation principles, and best industry practices
- Must be at least 21 years of age?
- Must be able to safely lift 40 lbs. and stand or walk for long periods at a time
- Must have current Food Handlers Card

WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions include an office environment, processing facility, vineyard, barrel room, & outdoor venues.

DEI
The Company is committed to creating a diverse environment, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The Company is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.