Chef de Partie

PGA TOUR, Inc

Ponte Vedra Beach (FL)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Health Savings Account with employer贡献

Wellness Reward Program

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) plus employer match

Employee meals

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. is seeking a Chef de Partie to join the culinary team at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

The role involves creating menu items for a la carte and banquet events, overseeing kitchen staff, and ensuring high sanitation and food quality standards. You will lead periodic training, supervise cooks, manage inventories with ChefTec, and assist in budgeting and promotional efforts for the Food & Beverage department.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Culinary degree or equivalent training.
Thorough knowledge of culinary concepts, practices, and procedures as would normally be acquired through at least three years’ culinary experience in progressively responsible positions.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating menu items for a la carte and banquet menus.
Create daily specials reflecting the operating concept.
Design imaginative theme decorations for banquets and buffets.
Prepare and present menu items according to standard recipes to PGA TOUR standards.
Lead and direct kitchen staff recruiting, training, scheduling and reviews.
Train and supervise cooks to follow recipes and plating specifications.
Train and supervise ware washers to maintain sanitation standards.
Maintain high sanitation and safety standards throughout the kitchen.
Manage purchasing procedures to ensure proper quantities and on-hand inventory.
Handle special requests professionally and resolve issues quickly.
Utilize ChefTec to manage food inventory and production.
Assist in internal controls for the Food & Beverage Department.
Conduct monthly food and beverage inventories.
Assist in developing marketing and promotional programs for F&B.
Serve as kitchen supervisor during meals and banquets in absence of Chef de Cuisine.
Assist in training programs to strengthen kitchen skills.
Set up and break down buffet tables and carving stations.
Coordinate with service staff to improve speed and consistency of service.
Participate in pre-meal meetings with Front of House staff.
Assist in F&B sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlined in the plan.
Operate within guidelines set by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc.
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Menu development

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

TPC Sawgrass, located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is the birthplace of the TPC Network and the backdrop to PGA TOUR headquarters. Within the Mediterranean-Style, 77,000 square foot clubhouse, we provide our PGA TOUR Players, Families, Executives, Members and Guests with truly memorable culinary and service experiences in multiple dining outlets, beautifully appointed banquet and meeting spaces, and an expansive gallery. For the golf enthusiast, we provide a world class golf experience on either of our two PGA TOUR championship courses, including the famous Stadium Course, home to THE PLAYERS Championship. If you are looking to improve your game, our PGA TOUR’s Performance Center offers lessons from the top PGA instructors in the industry as well as club fitting and fitness. Tee up your career as a part of our team with the TPC Network!

The Chef de Partie utilizes personal creative talent to create original, creative menu items and displays. Perform creative methods of cooking, portion control, and garnish. Assist in the planning and scheduling of the kitchen staff and supply requirements for the culinary department. Maintain accountability for cost, utilization, and performance of employees and equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent education
Culinary degree or equivalent training
Thorough knowledge of culinary concepts, practices, and procedures as well as food preparation and kitchen maintenance operations procedures as would normally be acquired through at least three years’ culinary experience in progressively responsible positions
Prior supervisory experience preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

Assist the Chef management team with creating various menu items for a la carte and banquet menus
Create daily specials that reflect the operating concept and demonstrate creative use of food, materials and equipment
Create imaginative and artistic theme decorations for banquets and buffets, which may include ice displays
Prepare and produce all menu items according to standard recipes and ensure that they are presented to standards established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. to ensure member/guest satisfaction
Lead and direct the work of others which includes, assisting the Chef de Cuisine with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and performance reviews of the kitchen staff
Train and supervise cooks in preparing menu items according to recipes cards and plating specifications
Train and supervise ware washers in operating and using dish machine and three compartment sinks to ensure high quality of sanitation standards
Train and supervise all kitchen staff to maintain high sanitation and safety standards ensuring that cleanliness and safety is maintained throughout the kitchen and dumpster areas
Maintain high standards of quality of food production to ensure member/guest satisfaction
Use and operate large mixers and meat slicers
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of purchasing procedures to ensure that proper quantities of product are on hand and that food products are maintained at established levels
Handle all special requests, concerns and complaints in a manner that shows professionalism, concern and empathy. Resolve problems quickly in an objective manner
Utilize ChefTec to manage food inventory and production
Assist in maintaining internal controls for the Food & Beverage Department.
Conduct or supervise monthly food and beverage inventories
Assist in the development and maintenance of the marketing and promotional programs as related to the Food & Beverage Department
Assume responsibility as the kitchen supervisor during all meal periods, including banquets, in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine
Assist the Chef de Cuisine in the implementation of training programs which continue to strengthen and improve the skills of all kitchen employees
Set-up and break-down buffet tables and carving stations for special functions
Work with service staff to improve speed and consistency of service relating to food pick up
Participate in pre-meal meetings so as to maintain positive/constructive communication with Front of House staff
Assist in the responsibility for the Food & Beverage sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlined in the Food & Beverage Operating Plan/Budget
Operate within all established guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as set by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
Special projects or other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, color vision, distance and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job. This job description reflects the assignment of essential functions and may be modified as needed; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Travel and Schedule

Travel is not expected for this position. Work Schedule Expectations This position requires shifts as necessary based on business levels. Supervisory Responsibility This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

Owned, operated, and licensed by the PGA TOUR, the TPC Network is comprised of 30 premier private, resort and daily fee golf properties designed by some of golf’s most elite architects. Each TPC has hosted or has been designed to host TOUR-sponsored golf tournaments. Since TPC Sawgrass first opened its world-renowned PLAYERS Stadium Course in the fall of 1980, TPCs have provided the PGA TOUR with rent-free venues for tournaments, helping to boost championship golf purses and increasing charitable donations to grassroots non-profit organizations. At the same time, TPCs have provided recreational golfers with the unique opportunity to test their skills on the same layouts where the world’s best golfers compete. TPCs are known for their outstanding conditioning and amenities, as well as a commitment to environmental excellence. The TPC Network is also distinguished by its unwavering commitment to further the PGA TOUR’s giving back mission through support of charitable and community-based programs. For more information, please visit www.tpc.com.

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