Sous Chef

THE COMPANY

Andalusia Country Club Company has an immediate opening for a full time Sous Chef at Andalusia Country Club, a private golf club and luxury residential community located in La Quinta, California. As the energetic social hub of the Andalusia Community, the country club offers a truly private setting where members will enjoy camaraderie, relaxation and sport with friends and family, and an incomparable level of attention and service from our staff.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef in supervising food production for Tapas dining room, Golf Clubhouse, banquet events and other functions at the club. This employee supervises food production personnel, assists with production tasks as needed and assures that quality and cost standards are consistently attained.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

· The Sous Chef assists the Executive Chef with the work schedule assigned week to week.

· Wears appropriate clean and pressed uniform including name badge.

· Communicates to the Executive Chef any concerns regarding food, price, production process, delivery problems, shortages, equipment problems, or personnel issues.

· Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of soups, sauces, specials and other menu items to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing, and portion sizes are as prescribed by standardized recipes.

· Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

· Assists Executive Chef with the supervision, coaching, evaluating, promoting and training of employees.

· Assists Executive Chef with sanitation and safety, food rotation, menu planning and related production activities.

· Able to lead by example, promote teamwork and show control and leadership skills to build morale.

· Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost eye appeal and flavor of foods.

· Ensures and anticipates proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs.

· Consults with dining service personnel during daily line-ups and maintains open communication with the Director of Food & Beverage and the Dining Room Manager.

· Assists in food procurement, delivery, and storage.

· Expedites food orders during peak service hours.

· Reports all Member/guest comments, suggestions and complaints to the Executive Chef and assists in resolving them.

· The Executive Sous Chef assists in the supervision of the Cooks, Prep Cooks and Dishwashers.

· Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements, and personnel management to Executive Chef.

· Leadership – Maintain a positive, upbeat role, promote and exemplify Company values and represents departmental objectives and interests to internal and external customers

· Customer Service – Follow up on complaints, questions, and concerns; respond to internal/external customer needs in a friendly, timely and efficient manner

· Teamwork - Develop and promote teamwork and cooperation among co-workers

· Safety – Comply with established safe work practices and attend to all safety-related training provided or made available by the Company.

· Other duties as assigned

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

The qualified candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a sous chef preferably within a private club. A culinary degree or ACF apprenticeship is preferred. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic, team player to fill this position.

COMPENSATION

Base salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, dental, life, long term disability, and long- term care insurance, 401(k) plan, vacation.

Background check and a drug testing is required. Interested applicants should reply to this advertisement. No Phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person