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The Center Club

Sous Chef - Fine Dining

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $24.00 - $28.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

401(k) matching
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
paid parking
Chef prepared meals
Excellent work schedule
welcoming work environment

Job Description

The Center Club, established in 1962, is a highly esteemed private club located in a vibrant city setting, historically founded on a charter of non-discrimination and inclusivity. With a legacy over six decades long, The Center Club serves as a distinguished social and business hub for political, legal, and business communities, providing a singular and accessible location for members to connect, dine, and entertain within an atmosphere of subtle elegance and refined comfort. The club prides itself on offering superior food and impeccable service to its members and their guests. Every aspect of the club's operations, from its food and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Degree in culinary arts and/or hospitality management degree or certificate preferred
  • Five years of food production and management experience preferred
  • Fine dining experience preferred
  • Ability to pair/match wine and food and develop a wine list with the executive chef
  • Proficient in butchery, meat and fish fabrication
  • Foundation in baking methods, unit conversions, and standardized recipes
  • Strong knife skills
  • Communicative, open to feedback, and able to develop strong working relationships with other staff members and managers
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized

Job Qualifications

  • Degree in Culinary Arts and/or Hospitality Management degree or certificate preferred
  • Five years of food production and management experience preferred
  • Fine dining experience preferred
  • Ability to pair/match wine and food and develops a wine list with the Executive Chef
  • Proficient in butchery, meat and fish fabrication
  • Foundation in baking methods, unit conversions, and standardized recipes
  • Strong knife skills
  • Communicative, open to feedback, and able to develop strong working relationships with other staff members and managers
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
  • Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated and organized

Job Duties

  • Manage the kitchen when the Executive Chef is away
  • Initiate purveyor/vendor purchases
  • Plan menus with Executive Chef for all food outlets in the club and for special occasions and events
  • Plan and manage the employee meal program
  • Ensure that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times
  • Safeguard all food-preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident-prevention principles
  • Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation that help to assure high quality while minimizing food costs
  • exercise portion control for all items served and assist in establishing menu selling prices
  • Consult with the banquet function committee about food production aspects of special events being planned
  • Cook or directly supervise the cooking of items that require skillful preparation
  • Evaluate food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained
  • Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff
  • Motivate and develop staff, including cross-training and promotion of personnel
  • Establish buffet presentations
  • Maintain physical presence during times of high business volume
  • Undertake special projects as assigned by the Executive Chef

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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