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Discovery Land Company

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,300.00 - $65,200.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

competitive pay or wage range
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K contribution
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Employee Meals
Referral Incentives
recognition programs
Holiday pay
professional development and upward mobility opportunities
work-family culture

Job Description

Troubadour Golf & Field Club is a prestigious private community located just 30 miles south of downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Set on an expansive 980-acre estate, it features 375 residences and includes an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course, a multi-sport complex, an organic farm, world-class restaurants, private recording studios, music venues, and wellness facilities. This vibrant lifestyle destination blends luxury living with exceptional recreational amenities, fostering a unique environment for its members and their families. Troubadour prides itself on creating unmatched experiences that are supported by a dedicated team of professionals who contribute their talents and passion to maintain the... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings weekends and holidays
  • Shift greater than eight hours may be required due to business demands
  • Positive attitude professional demeanor and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times
  • Ability to read write speak and understand English additional languages preferred
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions standing walking and moving for periods greater than eight hours and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty pounds

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or pedigree
  • At least five years of culinary experience in large world class resort hotels and clubs
  • Prior culinary leadership experience in a high end restaurant resort or private club preferred
  • Complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes
  • Thorough knowledge of all food products local and imported
  • Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients
  • Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues
  • Knowledge of food and beverage operational requirements

Job Duties

  • Work closely with senior chefs in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage especially meats fish produce etc
  • Assist culinary leaders with menu creation development and implementation
  • Discuss with senior chefs and recommend menu price adjustments when warranted and determine prices of unlisted food items with guidance of senior chefs
  • Schedule working hours of all kitchen employees taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful at all times to conserve labor cost
  • Assign in detail specific duties to all employees under supervision and instruct them in their work
  • Be responsible for the quality of all food items prepared by constantly checking food for taste temperature and visual appeal
  • Ensure all dishes are uniform and established portion sizes are adhered to per specifications set out by senior chefs
  • Constantly be on the alert for new products that may improve quality of food or lower food cost or both
  • Make suggestions to senior chefs concerning improvements to increase customer satisfaction volume of business or profit
  • Prevent use of contaminated products and prevent ill employees from handling food
  • Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and local regulations
  • Ensure all safety health security and loss control policies procedures and government legislation are adhered to
  • Work closely with stewarding to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly
  • Ensure spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not in use and train staff to the same
  • Notify stewarding supervisor of non-usable products to record as breakage and ensure par levels of equipment are maintained
  • Check maintenance of all equipment in supervised area and prevent damage or loss
  • Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location