Pinecrest Golf Course is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager in all kitchen functions. You will play a key role in menu development, food purchasing, preparation, and maintaining our high standards for quality, sanitation, and cleanliness.
What You'll Do
- Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with company values.
- Monitor and maintain compliance with health and fire regulations.
- Plan, direct, and participate in food preparation under the instruction of the Executive Chef.
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel.
- Maintain appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, equipment, and storage areas.
- Check the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure standards are met.
- Check and maintain proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
- Check in stock orders delivered by vendors and assist with inventory management.
- Instruct cooks or other workers in preparing, cooking, garnishing, or presenting food.
- Work with the Executive Chef to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards.
- Supervise or coordinate activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
- Ensure all food is consistently prepared and served according to recipes and standards.
- Schedule personnel as required for anticipated business activity while meeting labor cost objectives.
- Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Collaborate on food presentation and create decorative food displays.
- Assist in planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all food operations.
- Oversee the continuous training of kitchen employees on equipment, cleanliness, sanitation, first-aid, and safety.
- Collaborate with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus.
- Demonstrate new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
- Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition.
- May meet with guests to discuss menus for special occasions like weddings, parties, or banquets.
- May assist with the preparation of required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules.
- May be required to direct the set-up and/or takedown of course events and complete necessary reports.
- Maintain the confidentiality of company, employee, and member/guest information.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company.
- Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Perform additional assignments per the direction of managers.
What We're Looking For
- One year of experience as a chef.
- Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe Manager Certification).
- Working knowledge in Food and Beverage operations, specifically in financial controls, staff management, and facilities and equipment management.
- Understanding safe food handling procedures and processes and responsible alcohol service.
- 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 preferred.
Technical Stack
- MS Word
- Excel
- Outlook
- POS systems
Team & Environment
Reports to and directly assists the Executive Chef/Kitchen Manager.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
Pinecrest Golf Course is an equal opportunity employer.
