Company description

Named after the Tibetan Medicine Buddha, Menla was founded by Tibet House US to establish an upstate retreat and spa dedicated to bringing authentic Tibetan mind-body healing arts and sciences to the West. Our vision is to draw from Tibetan wisdom sciences to reinforce the new wave of holistic integrative medicine now emerging in Western societies. The Dalai Lama has expressed his enthusiasm for Menla, as he believes Tibetan medicine is one of the greatest contributions of Tibetan Buddhist culture. In 2006 the Dalai Lama visited Menla for a Health & Longevity Conference and to bless the land. He believes that Menla, which was given to him and the Tibetan people as a gift, will continue to become a thriving resource for health, healing, and spiritual evolution for many years to come.

Toward this end, Menla offers numerous individual and group retreats, featuring a variety of classes, yoga, meditation, wellness and fitness programs, nature experiences, as well as Buddhist teachings on a wide range of subjects. Our Dewa Spa specializes in rare Tibetan therapies, as well as offering a full menu of Eastern and Western massage therapies and services, including Ayurvedic treatments, herbal baths, and saunas and steam rooms. Our eco-friendly guest rooms are decorated with Tibetan accents and provide a restful atmosphere for your stay during residential programs.

Daily meals are served with sustainable, locally-sourced healing foods, including bounty from our organic garden and pure drinking water throughout the property directly from our mountain springs. Menla’s incredible unspoiled natural surroundings nurture inner growth and provide an ideal environment for healing, rejuvenation, and personal transformation—a spacious yet intimate place to be physically nourished and spiritually inspired, where meaningful connections are forged.

Job description

Menla is seeking an inspired and experienced Sous Chef to work side by side with our Executive Chef. Join our kitchen team who have a wealth of knowledge for plant-based menus that are wholly nourishing and ecologically sustainable. Bring your culinary and creative talents to our holistic retreat center and world-class healing spa in the heart of the Catskills. If you have a passion for the healing benefits of food and are looking for a great kitchen team to work with for a meaningful cause--this is an excellent opportunity for you.

The Sous Chef should have experience in the preparation of healthy and holistic meals for large groups. This person should have organizational and managerial skills to assume joint responsibility for the daily operation of the kitchen with the Head Chef.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervision of kitchen crew when the Executive Chef is off-duty.
• Prepare mostly vegan/vegetarian buffet style meals, in alignment with Menla's food philosophy under the direction of the Executive Chef.
• Hospitality and customer service skills required due to daily guest interactions.
• Prepare animal protein supplements for certain groups (less than 10% of annual bookings)
• Assist with the oversight of quality control, cleanliness and overall kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning.
• Assist Executive Chef with inventory and product utilization/ordering.
• Vegetarian/Vegan cooking history preferred.
• Experience with multiple cooking methods, such as gluten free dessert preparation or baking, fermentation and scratch cooking are desirable.

Compensation: Hourly wage $20-25/hr DOE, paid time off, sick days, matching 401k, organic vegetarian shift meals, share of guest tips, also possible free on-site housing for the right candidate.

Perks: A sense of community; access to free yoga, meditation and other Menla-sponsored classes and retreats; and great discounts on massages and bookstore items; use of facilities, including hiking trails, state of the art gym and seasonal pool.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $20.00 - $25.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline