Suntree Country Club Inc

Sous Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
Paid holidays

Job Description

Suntree Country Club is a prestigious and well-established private club known for its exceptional dining experiences and top-tier service in a welcoming and vibrant community setting. Located in a pristine environment, the club offers its members and guests not only world-class recreational facilities but also gourmet dining options that focus on quality, presentation, and innovation. As a member-centric institution, Suntree Country Club places great emphasis on maintaining the highest standards of product quality and service, ensuring that every dining encounter is memorable and exceeds expectations. The club operates with a strong commitment to culinary excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement, fostering... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Be aware of new items that are introduced onto the market and keep up with the latest product trends
  • Fully understand the market needs and desires for each area of the Club and ensure that the menus are developed to reflect those needs
  • Manage culinary staff fairly and take a personal interest in knowing them all
  • Project a positive and motivated attitude among all staff
  • Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen
  • Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold is present in a kitchen environment
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times
  • Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours
  • Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks

Job Qualifications

  • Culinary diploma from a recognized institution or higher
  • 5 to 7 years progressive growth in a similar Club or restaurant
  • Certification in food safety

Job Duties

  • Interacts with members and guests to obtain product quality and service level feedback
  • Respond to and handle members' and guests’ concerns
  • Aware of all financial budgets and goals
  • Ensures that members and guests always receive an exceptional dining experience
  • Confirms that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly
  • Prepare all food items per recipe cards while maintaining standards, portion control, and minimizing waste
  • Ensures that food stock levels within the culinary department areas are sufficient in quantity and quality to meet the business forecast
  • Ensures that staff meals consistently meet high standards
  • Confirm that culinary staff are always in clean, tidy uniforms and are always presentable to the membership
  • Ensures that all food preparation equipment is used safely and correctly and is cleaned and maintained
  • Prepares and updates culinary operations manuals
  • Strictly adhered to the Department’s overall operational budgets
  • Adheres to all Club policies and procedures
  • Ensures that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas while adhering to operational deadlines
  • Ensures that meetings are well-planned
  • and results orientated
  • Create menu planning and food preparation for ala carte, Club events, and banquets
  • Complete banquet setups before members/guests arrive in adherence to club standards
  • Frequently verify that only the highest quality products are used in food preparation
  • Maintain food product quality by ensuring that all food products delivered are stored and rotated correctly
  • Supervise all stewards and their activities within the culinary department
  • Monitors weekly work schedules and time off requests that are administered and filed correctly
  • Motivate the culinary department with positive feedback on work performance and provide guidance for improvement
  • Delegates responsibilities to subordinates as required
  • Coach and counsel employees promptly and in accordance with Club policies
  • Acts as manager on duty for the culinary department in the absence of the Executive Chef
  • Recruits and selects a suitable culinary team

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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