Sous-chef
Saint Charles, IL Kitchen
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Join Our Culinary Team as a Sous Chef at Prestigious Country Club!


Are you a culinary maestro with a passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment where creativity meets precision? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!


As a Sous Chef at our esteemed country club, you'll embark on a culinary journey like no other, crafting exquisite dishes amidst stunning surroundings. From upscale events to casual dining affairs, you'll play a pivotal role in elevating our members' dining experiences to new heights.

Requirements

• Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of soups, sauces and “specials” to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing and portion-sizing are as prescribed by club’s standard recipes. 

• Assists the Executive Chef with monthly inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production. 

• Conducts daily raw cost tracking counts to ensure that all items are accounted for.  

• Codes all invoices to the proper account and sends signed copies to Accounting for payment. 

• Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef. 

• Assists Executive Chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities. • Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation and flavor of foods. 

• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability. 

• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment. 

• Prepares reports, arranges employee schedules and costs menus and performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef. 

• Personally works in any station as assigned by the Executive Chef. 

• Helps plan energy conservation procedures in the kitchen. 

• Assists Executive Chef with the administration of kitchen personnel benefits (vacation, holidays, etc.). 

• Consults with dining service personnel during daily line-ups. 

• Assists in maintaining security of kitchen, including equipment and food and supply inventories. 

• Assists in food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items. 

• Expedites food orders during peak service hours. 

• Supervises, trains and evaluates kitchen personnel. 

• Coordinates buffet presentations. 

• Checks mise en place before service time and inspects presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met. 

• Reports all member and guest complaints to the chef and assists in resolving complaints. 

• Monitors kitchen employees’ time cards to ensure compliance with posted schedules. 

• Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements and personnel management to Executive Chef. 

• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene. 

• Attends staff meetings. 

• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Chef. Licenses and Special Requirements 

• Food safety certification. 


Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend,  stretch and twist or reach. 

• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. 

• Continuous repetitive motions. 

• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment. 


If you're ready to unleash your culinary prowess and be part of an extraordinary culinary journey, apply now to join our team as a Sous-chef at our prestigious country club. Let's create culinary magic together! ?