Sous Chef

Job Description

Description:

ABOUT CHETOLA RESORT

For over 175 years, Chetola Resort has offered guests a timeless mountain escape in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Serving as the gateway to beautiful Blowing Rock, North Carolina, Chetola is a luxury haven where adventure meets tranquility. The resort blends refined hospitality with immersive outdoor experiences—from Orvis®-endorsed fly fishing to award-winning dining, spa indulgence, and family-friendly recreation. Under new ownership, we are embracing an exciting new chapter rooted in thoughtful renewal, authentic elegance, and exceptional guest service.

THE ROLE

Chetola Resort is seeking a skilled and driven Sous Chef to support our Executive Chef and culinary team at Timberlake’s Restaurant. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, support menu execution, and help lead a team of cooks and prep staff to deliver high-quality dishes to both resort guests and local diners. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, upscale resort setting and is passionate about hospitality and teamwork.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Kitchen Operations & Food Quality

Supervise day-to-day kitchen operations across all meal periods, ensuring efficiency and excellence

Ensure all food is prepared and presented in accordance with resort recipes, portioning, and plating standards

Maintain inventory, track waste, and assist with ordering to ensure optimal product usage and cost control

Support menu development and specials planning in collaboration with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine

Team Collaboration & Leadership

Lead and motivate line cooks and kitchen staff with professionalism and a commitment to growth

Assist with scheduling, training, and performance oversight for kitchen employees

Foster clear communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service

Step in to lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine

Sanitation & Safety

Enforce kitchen safety and sanitation standards to maintain a clean, compliant work environment

Oversee proper food storage, rotation, labeling, and temperature monitoring

Ensure all team members uphold health code regulations and culinary best practicesRequirements:

ABOUT YOU

A passionate and reliable culinary professional with strong leadership skills

Thrives in high-volume, high-quality culinary settings with a focus on guest satisfaction

Brings creativity, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to the kitchen

Demonstrates the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 2 years of culinary leadership experience; resort or high-end restaurant background preferred

AAS in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience preferred

Serve Safe Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days

Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs

Physical ability to lift, carry, stand, and move for extended periods

WHY CHETOLA

One of the largest private employers in the county with strong potential for career growth

Join a dedicated and growing team shaping the next era of a beloved mountain resort

Contribute meaningfully to a culture rooted in connection, craftsmanship, and care

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits offered to full-time eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits as well as PTO, and on-property perksChetola Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Full-time