Executive Sous Chef

Company: The Lakeland Country Club
Location: Lakeland
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*Sous Chef*

* _The Lakeland Country Club_

*Essential Functions: *

* Serve as "second-in-command" of the kitchen. Assist the executive chef in supervising food production for all food outlets, banquet events and other functions at the club.
* Supervise food production personnel, assist with food production tasks as needed and assure that quality and cost standards are consistently attained.
* Assist in scheduling of staff and manage overtime. Assist in ordering of products and creating par levels.
* Groom and challenge the line level staff on a regular basis to insure their growth.

*Additional Tasks*:

Food Preparation Tasks

* Personally works in any station as assigned by the Executive Chef.
* Coordinates buffet presentations.
* Checks mise en place before service time and inspects presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met.
* Expedites food orders during peak service hours.
* Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.

Managerial Tasks

* Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the executive chef.
* Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of soups, sauces and "specials" to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing and portion- sizing are as prescribed by standardized recipes.
* Consults with dining service personnel during daily line-ups.
* Supervises trains and evaluates kitchen personnel.
* Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
* Monitors kitchen employees' time cards to ensure compliance with posted schedules.
* Assists in the development of training and the provision of professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff.
* Prepares reports, arranges schedules and costs menus and performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
* Assists in maintaining security of kitchen, including equipment and food and supply inventories.

Assisting Tasks

* Assists the Executive Chef with monthly inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production.
* Assists Executive Chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities.
* Assists in food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items.
* Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, eye appeal and flavor of foods.
* Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
* Helps plan energy conservation procedures in the kitchen.
* Reports all member and guest complaints to the Executive Chef and assists in resolving complaints
* Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements, and personnel management to

*Reports To*

Executive Chef

*Supervisor To*

All Line Staff

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Holidays
* Overtime
* Weekend availability

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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