Sous Chef Alturra Restaurant

Location Type: On-site

 

Sous Chef / Lead Chef – Alturra Restaurant

The Opportunity

Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center is seeking a talented and ambitious culinary professional to lead our newest dining concept, Alturra, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant located at our ski chalet. This position represents a distinctive opportunity for an emerging chef ready to take the next step in their career and assume meaningful leadership responsibility in an exciting, high-visibility setting.

Alturra celebrates the historic connection between Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions, offering guests an innovative menu that honors both cultures while creating something entirely new. The successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape the restaurant’s culinary direction, develop seasonal menus, and build a cohesive kitchen team from the ground up.

Why This Role Matters

For chefs seeking to transition from line or station work into true leadership, opportunities of this caliber are rare. This position offers the chance to assume full operational responsibility for a restaurant kitchen, gaining experience that will serve as a cornerstone of your professional portfolio. You will work directly with resort leadership, participate in menu costing and inventory management, and develop the interpersonal skills necessary to mentor and manage kitchen staff.

The resort environment provides exposure to high-volume service during peak seasons, private event catering, and the creative latitude to develop specials that showcase your unique perspective on Nikkei cuisine. This is not merely a job; it is an investment in your future as a culinary leader.

Position Responsibilities

The Sous Chef / Lead Chef will oversee all aspects of Alturra’s kitchen operations, including menu development and execution, with particular emphasis on authentic Japanese techniques integrated with Peruvian flavors and ingredients. This includes responsibility for food quality, consistency, and presentation across all service periods.

You will recruit, train, and supervise kitchen personnel, establishing standards for performance and professional conduct. Inventory management, vendor relationships, and food cost control fall within your purview, as does ensuring strict compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Collaboration with resort management on special events, seasonal offerings, and promotional menus will be expected. The position requires flexibility to adapt to the seasonal rhythms of a resort property, including heightened activity during ski season and holiday periods.

Candidate Qualifications

The ideal candidate possesses three to four years of professional culinary experience, with demonstrated proficiency in Japanese cuisine. This may include formal training in Japanese culinary techniques, substantial experience in a Japanese or Japanese-influenced kitchen, or a combination of both. Familiarity with Peruvian ingredients and preparations is advantageous but not required; a willingness to learn and genuine enthusiasm for the cuisine is essential.

Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational abilities, clear communication skills, and the temperament to lead a kitchen team through demanding service periods. A culinary degree or equivalent professional training is preferred. ServSafe certification or equivalent food safety credentials are required.

Above all, we seek someone with ambition, creativity, and the desire to grow professionally. If you are ready to step into leadership and prove yourself capable of running a kitchen, we want to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits

This full-time, exempt position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Eligible employees may participate in the resort’s health insurance program following the applicable waiting period, and may enroll in the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Staff housing may be available for the successful candidate. The resort maintains on-site accommodations for eligible employees at a nominal weekly rate, which can significantly reduce living expenses and provide convenient proximity to work. Details regarding housing availability and terms will be discussed during the interview process.

Additional benefits include paid time off in accordance with company policy, access to resort amenities, and the opportunity to work in the beautiful Catskill Mountains region of New York.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume to the Human Resources Department. Please include a brief description of your experience with Japanese cuisine and your vision for what makes exceptional Nikkei cooking.

Villa Roma Resort & Conference Center is located at 356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon, New York 12723. For questions regarding this position, please contact Human Resources at (845) 887-4880.

Fay Hospitality Catskills, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Employment is at-will.