Sushi Sous Chef Winter '25 '26

Purpose:You have proven yourself as a skilled culinarian and have made great strides in becoming an effective leader of a team. Your quick decision-making skills and calm demeanor have helped you rise through the ranks of the kitchen. Your team respects you for your seamless execution of cooking techniques and your willingness to be a mentor & role model. At the same time you understand the dynamics of running an independent restaurant while still being connected to a larger overall operation. You have a strong connection with the chef de cuisine and can confidently run a kitchen without constant supervision

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly or indirectly supervises employees and/or supervisors; carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Clubs policies procedures and applicable laws; responsibilities include but are not limited to: interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Major Responsibilities:

• Always display & abide by the 6 tenants of Montana hospitality: Meet & Greet Keep it Neat Own It Lead the Way You Can Do It & Smile.
• Empowered to guarantee total guest satisfaction.
• Always display hospitality and professionalism to our members.
• Take pride in representing Yellowstone Club professionally with our members
• Assure that all transactions with guests are handled in a legal and ethical manner.
• Understand and apply all property safety and security procedures.
• In the event of an accident or emergency seek medical attention if necessary and contact the General Manager or Human Resources immediately.
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a positive working environment.

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to help create and implement assigned outlet menu.
• Oversee the culinary team including but not limited to training performance management and development.
• Work collaboratively with other managers and staff to create memorable dining experiences for Members and guests.
• Monitor quality of all food products and presentation.
• Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of the kitchen and food production areas.
• Know and enforce all local health department sanitation laws.
• Develop proper training and direction of outlet assignments in compliance with company standards of quality specifications portion control recipes employee relations sanitation etc.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established Club policies procedures and standards of service to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Meet departmental productivity organization punctuality/attendance and consistency standards.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude.
• Always treat members guests vendors customers and co-workers with professionalism and respect.
• Always maintain privacy of our members.
• Always maintain a clean and neat appearance.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all employees supervisors managers and directors.
• Always perform work in a safe manner.
• Always project a favorable image of Yellowstone Club.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours including evenings weekends and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Always be attentive accountable and highly organized with the ability to plan multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Exemplify excellent interpersonal and communication skills by possessing professional telephone etiquette customer service and the ability to act proactively in all situations.
• Personify friendliness engagement and act graciously with the ability to focus and connect with all members guests employees management and vendors at all levels.
• Consistently demonstrate an energetic authentic and professional attitude.
• Promote teamwork and foster a harmonious working environment.
• Act as an ambassador and protector of the YC brand; keep the brand and the company culture prominent and consistent at all levels in the back and front of the house areas.
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties work hours and/or responsibilities for this job at any time.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties tasks and responsibilities being performed by people assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.

Experience/Education Required:

Bachelors degree; Certificate in culinary arts or relevant field; 6 years as a sushi roller/cook; 3 years of staff management experience or equivalent; Comprehensive knowledge of world class hospitality and service management.

Experience/Education Preferred:

Experience as a Chef de Cuisine in both independent restaurants and boutique luxury hotels is preferred

Certificates & Licenses:

Valid State Drivers License; Current ServSafe Certification

Computer Skills:

Knowledge level of Microsoft Office systems: Word Excel Power Point Outlook Ocra Inventory

Language Ability:

Able to speak clearly and effectively with Members guests co-workers vendors and other Yellowstone Club departments. Able to write clearly and legibly.

Math Ability:

Able to perform basic math calculations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve basic problems and/or know when it is necessary to get a manager to assist in problem solving.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work for this position is usually performed in a climate-controlled environment. However the employee may be required to work outside in extreme heat cold rain wind snow or inclement weather as the demands of the position so dictate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to bend stoop kneel crouch reach with hands and arms or operate a computer. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee is constantly required to stand walk talk and hear. While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to use hands and fingers to handle organize or lift items. While performing the duties of this job the employee is constantly required to use their vision to perform an activity such as but not limited to determining the accuracy neatness attention to detail and thoroughness of the work assigned.