Sous Chef, Fine Dining

Description WORK in PARADISE: Ranked #5 of the Best Hotels & Resorts in Florida and the only Naples Resort in the Top 20. LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club, located directly on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, offers excellent career opportunities to caring hospitality professionals who provide the finest services in Naples. The JOB: Sous Chef Our award-winning members-only Beach Club fine dining restaurant seeks a sous chef that has an outgoing personality, wanting to elevate the dining experience while having fun and creating memorable dining experiences for our exclusive club members. The ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in upscale culinary dining and enjoys working on his or her feet. Requirements Leads team by example alongside the Club Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences by overseeing the BOH Club operations as a wholeManage daily operations of the Club KitchenOversee the Club Kitchen team members and direct food preparation of the Club KitchenAssign specific tasks and responsibilities to Club Kitchen team members and prepare staff rosterMeet with Club Executive Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels and changesReview daily specials with team membersReview BEO sheets and make note of any changesMaintain Club kitchen equipment, such as ovens, freezers, grills, food processers, etc. to ensure they are in good working orderMonitor the physical inventory of kitchen equipment, supplies and food itemsPerform quality control by inspecting plates before guests receive them, ensuring the quality of the dish are up to standardsOrder items as necessary and generate purchase ordersDevelop new menu items and create recipesIncorporate new or different cooking methods and adapt dishesResearch recipes to inspire new dishesEstablish professional relationships with the team and provide educational opportunities to teach and develop skills and on other areas of the businessMaintain good working relationships with key suppliersCultivate relationships with wholesale food suppliers, farmers and other vendors, visiting sites and sampling ingredientsResearch current food trends and techniquesAssess the skills of existing team members and determine gaps or opportunities to recruit the right team membersResponsible for training new team members to Club Kitchen standardsEnsure the kitchen adheres to all health and safety regulationsFollow food safety guidelines and ensure all staff have adequate training on food hygiene practices, maintaining proper food storage and ensuring the quality of all ingredientsManage guest complaints and work out solutions to ensure guests are satisfied with their dining experienceAdapt menu items to cater to specific guest dietary needsMonitor performance of team members and provide feedback or resolves issues as neededEnsure that team members complete all opening and closing duties before the start and end of each shiftProcess payroll for Club team membersAssist in creating departmental budgetEnsure ongoing training is provided for team membersManage food budget and profits and lossesOther duties as assigned Education & Experience: 2+ years experience in a high-volume luxury hotel, resort or banquet operation with a focus on fine diningCompletion of a technical culinary education or apprenticeship program; Certificate in Culinary Arts preferredFood service permit or valid health/foodExperience with various cooking methods and proceduresFamiliar with industry best practices Our CULTURE: The passion of our people is our greatest asset. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is a part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts offering a collection of luxury hotels and resorts. As we provide our guests and members with exceptional service and most memorable experiences, we look for team members who share our core values of Caring, Integrity and Respect. Unique Hotels attract Unique People. If you are passionate about being your best self, doing the right thing, bringing your natural smile and having fun, then we hope you become a member of our LaPlaya Family. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness: LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. The OFFER: In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life insurance benefits, PTO, 401k, complimentary meals, Resort discounts, flexible scheduling, company provided training and certifications, tuition reimbursement and much more. Come and be a part of the excitement and spend every day in sunny paradise! 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