Sous Chef, Culinary

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $25.00 - $27.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
401(k) Plan

Job Description

Encanterra Country Club is a premier luxury residential and recreational community located in Queen Creek, Arizona, just 45 minutes from downtown Phoenix and Scottsdale. This exceptional establishment boasts an impressive eighteen-hole golf course, two exclusive Resort Clubs, and multiple dining venues that cater to diverse culinary tastes. Members and guests at Encanterra enjoy state-of-the-art health and fitness facilities, which include a fully equipped gym and wellness center. Additionally, the club features exceptional tennis and pickleball complexes, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and a full-service Alvea Spa, which has earned recognition as the state's top Clubhouse Spa by Arizona Foothills magazine.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum two years' experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, or Assistant Kitchen Manager
  • One to two years' supervisory experience preferred
  • American Culinary Federation certification preferred
  • Current Food Handlers Card
  • Computer literate with Microsoft Office and Excel experience
  • Advanced knowledge of food safety and cost control
  • Ability to read and interpret industry publications
  • Ability to write reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively to groups
  • Skilled in food cost and inventory management
  • Ability to understand financial statements
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Basic computational and budgeting ability
  • Strong planning and delegation skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High work standards with attention to detail
  • Initiative and independent judgment
  • Ability to multitask in fast-paced environment
  • Flexible schedule for evenings and weekends

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Minimum two years' experience as a Sous Chef, Assistant Chef, or Assistant Kitchen Manager, preferably in high-volume or large hotel operations
  • One to two years' supervisory experience preferred
  • American Culinary Federation certification of Certified Chef de Cuisine or higher preferred
  • Current Food Handlers Card
  • Computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience with Excel
  • Advanced knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost control
  • Ability to read and interpret food service industry publications
  • Ability to understand standardized recipe formats
  • Skilled in writing routine reports and correspondence
  • Effective public speaking skills
  • Proficient in calculating food costs, menu pricing, discounts, inventory, and labor standards
  • Ability to understand profit and loss statements and present capital projects
  • Creative with program and idea development
  • Basic computational and budgetary analysis skills
  • Strong planning, problem-solving, decision-making, delegation, time management, and employee development skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication capabilities
  • High standards for attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness
  • Demonstrates initiative and independent decision-making based on sound judgment
  • Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and continuous improvement
  • Flexible schedule availability including evenings and weekends

Job Duties

  • Communicate the core values and mission of BlueStar Resort & Golf to support company goals
  • Plan menus, schedule production, create purchase orders, assure food safety and freshness, and prepare menu items to meet guest expectations
  • Provide accurate and up-to-date recipes and cost sheets for menu and banquet items
  • Develop positive customer relations through interactions with team members, guests, contractors, and suppliers
  • Create an enjoyable and productive work environment by leading by example and encouraging open communication about kitchen operations, safety, sanitation, and human resources
  • Assist the Kitchen Manager with hiring, training, appraising, rewarding, and disciplining staff
  • Supervise kitchen staff in alignment with company policies, occasionally performing team member duties
  • Ensure a safe, clean, and collaborative working environment for food service staff
  • Represent the resort professionally with appropriate dress and speech
  • Write regular reports, order and production guides, and clean-up guides
  • Execute budgets on a daily, monthly, and annual basis
  • Maintain a standard of excellence by staying informed on new products and market trends
  • Coordinate kitchen functions and complete inventory and labor tracking in the absence of the Executive Sous Chef
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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