Position Overview:
The Kitchen Supervisor / Junior Sous Chef is a key member of our upscale country club's culinary team, responsible for ensuring the successful operation of the kitchen and delivering an exceptional dining experience to our members and guests. This individual will contribute to menu development, manage daily kitchen operations, and provide leadership to the kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both management and culinary skills, with a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine in a variety of dining settings.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Guidance and Supervision:
- Provide guidance, training, and support to kitchen staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Assist in staff recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes as needed.
- Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring efficient workflow and timely execution of menu items.
- Lead by example and maintain high standards of professionalism, cleanliness, and hygiene.
2. Menu Development:
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team to conceptualize, create, and refine seasonal menus for fine dining, casual dining, and special events.
- Contribute innovative ideas to enhance and diversify the culinary offerings, taking into consideration member preferences and market trends.
- Ensure menu items are visually appealing, flavorful, and consistently executed to meet or exceed quality standards.
3. Kitchen Operations:
- Oversee the preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes in accordance with established venues, recipes, portion sizes, and presentation guidelines.
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels of ingredients and supplies, placing orders as needed to prevent shortages.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food handling procedures.
- Maintain equipment functionality and cleanliness, coordinating repairs and maintenance as necessary.
4. Quality Control:
- Conduct regular taste tests and visual inspections of food items to ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards.
- Address and resolve any issues or inconsistencies in food preparation promptly and professionally.
- In some cases expediting food from the main line will be a responsibility, ensuring food served is of quality consistent with club quality standards.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
- Foster open communication and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams to facilitate seamless service and enhance the overall dining experience.
- Coordinate with servers and waitstaff to ensure accurate and timely delivery of food orders to guests' tables.
6. Training and Development:
- Provide ongoing training to kitchen staff to enhance their culinary skills, techniques, and understanding of menu items.
- Identify areas for skill improvement and develop training plans to address these needs.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Benefits:
PTO
Health care
Dental care
Vision care
401K
If you believe you meet these qualifications and have a passion for elevating the culinary experience at our upscale country club, we encourage you to apply for the position of Kitchen Supervisor / Junior Sous Chef. Join our dedicated team and contribute to our commitment to excellence in dining and hospitality.
Qualifications:
- Previous management training or supervisory experience in a culinary environment.
- Proven expertise in a la carte dining and line cook experience.
- Strong culinary skills and knowledge of diverse cooking techniques.
- Creativity and experience in menu development and dish presentation.
- Familiarity with upscale dining standards and a commitment to quality.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Effective communication and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
Job Type: Full-time