Sous Chef - Laurel Oak Country Club
Laurel Oak Country Club is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity of Sous Chef.
Laurel Oak Country Club is a distinctive family-oriented private county club situated within the gates of Laurel Oak Estates in Sarasota Florida. With two exceptional courses, designed by Rees Jones and Gary Player, consistently ranked the best in our market and combined with an incredible clubhouse, club amenities, engaging family activities and a vibrant social atmosphere; Laurel Oak County Club represents the best of private club lifestyle for its Members and Guests.
For the Members of Laurel Oak, the 45,000 square foot clubhouse, newly renovated Lounge & Lounge Patio, Men’s, and Women’s Locker Rooms, provide an abundance of space and opportunity to enjoy all aspects what our Club has to offer. Each day is filled with a buzz of activity as our golf and tennis groups finish daily games, and social groups get together for cards and morning book club readings, all of whom are here to enjoy their benefits of membership. The culinary scene at Laurel Oak covers a variety of offerings that cater to the needs and preferences of our Membership, while also focusing on innovation and constant pursuit of the "Wow Factor". From themed action stations, club traditions and à la carte dining to multi-course specialty dinners, private events and non-member events, we accept the challenge of exceeding the expectations of a very diverse audience.
At Laurel Oak, one of the significant pillars of our success is the culture of our team members and how that translates to the social environment of our club and membership. We cherish every opportunity to create an exceptional experience for our members and guests. The Food & Beverage department is the one amenity that impacts all categories of membership and therefore, is at the forefront of executing our Club Vision.
Laurel Oak Country Club is the premier, private, family-oriented club in Southwest Florida, presenting our membership with a relaxed and comfortable sense of community while offering superior amenities, facilities, and social programming. While providing the highest service standards with uncompromising attention to detail, our goal is to enrich experiences and enrich your life.
Salary & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Full health care benefits package, including medical, dental, and ancillary insurance,401k and paid time off.
Our Culture and Values provides Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.
Job Purpose
A Sous Chef is the second in command in any kitchen. The Sous Chef serves as the executive chef’s direct assistant. The Sous Chef works in conjunction with the Executive Chef to coordinate daily shift management to ensure client satisfaction and retention for the Company. The Sous Chef will implement business practices in order to uphold Company mission and values, contributing to account revenue and operating profit contribution through the implementation of services and creation of opportunities for growth. When the executive chef is off duty, the Sous Chef is in charge and oversees the preparation and service of food. When required to, the Sous Chef also fills in for and/or assists the line cooks to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly.
Duties And Responsibilities
• Maintains and develops client relationships and client satisfaction for food preparation at one station of a food service operation (ie. salads, soups)
• Accountable for the execution of service quality by maintaining highest level of delivery
• Promotes and supports workplace diversity initiatives
• Assists and supports the head/executive chef
• Assists Executive Chef with employee training and cross training
• Assists in the prep and execution of the Short Order Station, catering, hot food production, or cold food production
• Ensures quality of food, method of cooking, garnishing, recipe and understanding the safe storage of food
• Continue professional relationships with vendors
• Helps the executive chef select and train kitchen staff
• Assists with the planning of menus and meals
• Estimates food consumption in order to purchase the appropriate amount of ingredients for preparation and provides recipe standards for each meal
• Offers guidance to line cooks on the preparation, cooking and presentation of different foods in the restaurant
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local regulations as well as Hampton Golf policies and procedures (e.g. quality assurance, safety, operations, personnel)
• Assists the executive chef in the enforcement of health and safety standards in the kitchen
• Inspects and signs for orders received during shift to ensure product quality
• Ensures that kitchen, equipment and storage facilities are sanitary, neat and organized
• Probes potential problems and apprises manager of status on resolution of problems or issues, using appropriate resources when necessary
• Maintain, troubleshoot and report any problems with kitchen equipment
• Ensure proper storage of walk-in refrigerator, freezer and dry storage
• Leads by providing positive and constructive feedback to employees in order to reward, coach, correct and motivate
• Establishes a safe work environment for employees by providing safety-related training and equipment maintenance and by ensuring compliance with Hampton Golf safety and loss prevention programs and with standards
• Establishes operating standards, implements quality improvements and communicates them to employees
• Helps in ensuring customers are served efficiently and effectively
• Direct and coordinate the production of the dish room and line cooks as well as monitor buffet lines and salad bars for proper stock and rotation during their scheduled shifts.
• Establishes and assigns scheduling tasks.
• Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications
Two years of Sous Chef experience OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Recreational Facilities
Management and Manufacturing
Full-time