Contentment Golf Club is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading the culinary team. You will play a key role in menu development, food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation, and cost control.
What You'll Do
- Promote and act in a manner consistent with LGM values: Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with health, fire, and safety regulations for food preparation and facility maintenance.
- Plan, direct, and participate in food preparation under the Executive Chef's instruction.
- Assist with hiring, training, evaluating, and scheduling kitchen personnel.
- Maintain cleaning schedules for kitchen equipment, floors, walls, and storage areas.
- Check the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
- Monitor food holding and refrigeration temperatures.
- Receive and check vendor orders and assist with inventory management.
- Instruct cooks and staff in food preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation.
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu planning, pricing, portion sizes, and standard recipes.
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of cooks and food preparation staff.
- Ensure all food is consistently prepared and served according to established standards.
- Schedule staff based on business needs while managing labor cost objectives.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure conformance to standards.
- Collaborate on food presentation and create decorative displays.
- Assist in planning, budgeting, and purchasing for food operations.
- Oversee continuous training of kitchen staff on equipment, sanitation, safety, and handling hazardous materials.
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan recipes and menus based on seasonal availability and guest counts.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to staff.
- Ensure all equipment is clean and in excellent working condition through inspection and preventative maintenance programs.
- May meet with guests to plan menus for special events like weddings or banquets.
- May assist in preparing required paperwork, reports, and schedules.
- May direct the setup and takedown of course events and complete related reports.
- Maintain confidentiality of LGM, employee, and member/guest information.
- Demonstrate a service- and solution-oriented commitment to the club's success.
- Attend and actively participate in regular staff meetings.
- Perform additional assignments as directed by LGM managers.
What We're Looking For
- One year of experience as a chef.
- Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe Manager Certification).
- Working knowledge of Food and Beverage operations, including financial controls, staff management, and facilities management.
- Understanding of safe food handling, responsible alcohol service, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Proven culinary knowledge and techniques.
- Ability to negotiate, organize, delegate, and prioritize work under pressure.
- Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and POS systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Associate’s degree in culinary arts.
Team & Environment
You will assist the Executive Chef in leading the culinary team, reporting directly to them.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position at Contentment Golf Club.
Contentment Golf Club is an equal opportunity employer.
