Sous Chef

Duties And Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of ala carte restaurant (Fry Station, Broiler Station, Sautee Station, Grill Station & Pantry)
• Order all food for production for Pool Side Restaurant.
• As well as menu planning, personnel supervision, costing & execution, ordering, writing prep lists
• Act as Chef and overall supervisor of the Bistro kitchen and employee restaurant
• Establishes, adheres to and manages the food cost goals for restaurant functions
• Actively participates in the training and on-going supervision of all employees involved with the Bistro and Solaris Restaurants food production
• Checks inventory of meat & produce
• Follow Club’s menu recipes & procedures with all food production, upholding quality standards and adhering to timelines
• Oversees process of food product being covered, dated and properly rotated
• Ensures closing procedures of the banquet kitchen, with team, to ensure the kitchen is in order before leaving
• Enforces professional Club standards of conduct and appearance at all times
• Maintains harmony in the kitchen and relationships with the front of the house
• Ensures that all storage areas, walk ins and reach ins are neat and cleaned on a daily basis
• Ensures that all commissary food areas are stocked, ordered and organized in a professional manner

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in a similar role at a private club, hotel or upscale dining restaurant
• Experience of running a shift without direct supervision
• Available to work a flexible full-time schedule, based on Club business. Includes weekends & holidays
• Willing to train and learn Club’s recipes and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
• Possess a working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office and FoodTrak
• Possess a valid Texas Food Handlers Certificate
• Able to multi-task efficiently while remaining focused on the goal
• Able to move and lift up to 25 lbs without assistance
• Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required
• Able to commute to our location with reliable transport

Personal Characteristics

• Must be excited about being a part of a development team of new concepts
• Comfortable delegating both routine and important tasks to direct reports
• Able and willing to correct performance of direct reports
• Enjoys working hard and seizing opportunities as they present themselves
• A clear communicator; Able to establish clear direction for the team
• Team player with attention to detail
• Positive outlook
• Dedicated to meeting the expectations of our Club Membership
• Have excellent verbal communication & leadership skills
• Able to prioritize effectively, manage to timelines and concentrate on the most critical tasks
• Able to accept constructive criticism
• Follows through with instructions consistently and to a high standard
• Able to solve problems quickly in a fast paced environment

The Club and Our Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*
• Employee Meals*
• Complimentary Parking*
• Employee Scholarship Program*

(*benefits available to all current employees)