Banquet Sous Chef

Ridglea Country Club; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a banquet kitchen leader responsible for production of all food for banquets, private parties, and special dinners. You will oversee daily production, waste, and adherence to SOPs while monitoring food costs and labor targets.

You will manage the banquet staff, delegate tasks, and collaborate with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. Regular attendance at kitchen management meetings and daily operational updates are required; weekends and

Qualifications

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and/or overtime if needed.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must work well with others as a team and help co-workers as needed.
• Must have an outgoing personality.
• Should have an eye for detail.
• Must possess honesty and integrity.
• Must be courteous and tactful at all times.
• Must be innovative and look for areas that need improvement.
• Must treat others with kindness and respect at all times.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of all food for banquet functions, private parties, special dinners, etc.
• Accountable for banquet food cost and labor cost and responsible to oversee daily production, waste and adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Observe Club safety rules and guidelines.
• Presents himself/herself in a professional manner at all times showing leadership and self control.
• Manages food production throughout banquet operations to ensure the highest quality preparation and presentation on a consistent basis.

Job description

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Fort Worth, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1503

Salary Range: $57,000.00 To $63,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

Responsible for production of all food for banquet functions, private parties, special dinners, etc. Accountable for banquet food cost and labor cost and responsible to oversee daily production, waste and adherence to standard operating procedures. Observe Club safety rules and guidelines.

Job Tasks

• Working knowledge of Club policies and guidelines as outlined in the Ridglea Country Club Employee Handbook.
• Knowledge - Possesses technical skills needed to fulfill required job duties.
• Work Ethic - Exhibits professional attitude towards superiors, colleagues and work. Is timely and checks with Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef before leaving. Makes sure oncoming shift is in place and is aware of any outstanding orders.
• Production- Understands and uses recipes for all items produced. Produces correct amount of “mise en place” for daily use with as little waste of time or product as possible. Prepares all foods to proper doneness and seasons correctly. Checks with Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef for any special items needed for that meal period, produces correct amount so that time and materials are not wasted. Assists with preparation of other food products on serving line as needed.
• Organization - Properly assemblies all tools and utensils needed to accomplish job duties. Exhibits ability to prioritize work and ensure immediate needs are met. Understands and shows commitment to teamwork, knowing when to ask or offer help to or from colleagues. Returns soiled food preparation utensils and other small-ware items to the proper areas.
• Sanitation - Understands and follows sanitation practices. Properly cools and stores all foods. Keeps station and coolers clean and during shift and makes sure station is clean and neat for oncoming shift.
• Hygiene - Exhibits and uses proper personal hygiene, dresses professionally. Keeps cuts, abrasions and sores covered. Uses rubber gloves when necessary.
• Manages food production throughout banquet operations to ensure the highest quality preparation and presentation on consistent basis.
• Establishes and maintains professional standards of conduct and appearance at all times.
• Establishes and adheres to food cost and labor cost goals for banquet functions, takes corrective actions as necessary to ensure that financial goals are attained.
• Attends weekly kitchen management meetings.
• Communicates with Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on daily basis, updates them on day to day operation and reviews.
• Manages all members of the kitchen banquet staff and delegates responsibility and authority to subordinates for specific tasks and follows up. Provides clear and complete instructions, states expectations precisely and uses subordinates.
• Performs and completes assigned tasks given by Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Delegates responsibility and authority to subordinates for specific tasks and follows up.
• Performs other necessary tasks as assigned by Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef.
• Presents him/ herself in a professional manner at all times showing leadership and self control.
• Is sensitive to members’ requests and tries to accommodate any reasonable special request.
• Manages dating, labeling and covering all items in walk-in coolers and freezers.
• Maintains safety and security in workstation.
• Keeps Banquet Cooler and Kitchen free of debris, hazardous spills and wet floors
• Keeps up to date and current BEOs for kitchen use as well as maintaining a set for the banquet staff to review on the Banquet Function Board.
• Required to taste all food produced for banquets.

Working Conditions

• Environment is humid, wet, and often warm.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and/or over time if needed.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
• Must work well with others as a team and help co-workers as needed.
• Must have an outgoing personality.
• Should have an eye for detail.
• Must possess honesty and integrity.
• Must be courteous and tactful at all times.
• Must be innovative and look for areas that need improvement.
• Must treat others with kindness and respect at all times.
• Perform other duties as required

Reports To:

• Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef
• All members of the banquet kitchen staff, garde manger and dishwashers