Chef Tournant / Production — Lead Multi‑Station Kitchen

Gate Hospitality Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Employee dining café

Five-Diamond service training

Certifications and continuing ed

Uniform Dry-Cleaning services

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Florida is seeking a Chef Tournant / Production to join our culinary team. This pivotal role leads across kitchen stations, supports operations, and upholds top food quality, presentation, sanitation, and cost control.

Reports to Sous Chef and Executive Chef, contributing to daily dining, events, and banquets. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of professional culinary experience, proficiency across saucier, prep, banquet, pantry, and hot line, and a CPFM

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional culinary experience.
• Experience working in saucier, prep, banquet, pantry, and hot line operations.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation standards and food safety practices.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Professional Food Manager certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead across multiple kitchen stations and supervise team members to meet production standards.
• Assist with menu development, daily specials, production planning, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Train and mentor staff in sanitation, safety, equipment operation, and food production standards.
• Ensure high sanitation and food safety standards per health department guidelines.
• Coordinate with service staff to ensure timely food pickup and service execution.
• Oversee kitchen closing procedures, including sanitation, equipment shutdown, and securing storage areas.
• Provide culinary leadership in the absence of the Executive Chef for events and banquets.

Skills

Culinary experience

Kitchen operations

English communication

CPFM certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in Florida is seeking a Chef Tournant / Production to join our culinary team. This pivotal role leads across kitchen stations, supports operations, and upholds top food quality, presentation, sanitation, and cost control.

Reports to Sous Chef and Executive Chef, contributing to daily dining, events, and banquets. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of professional culinary experience, proficiency across saucier, prep, banquet, pantry, and hot line, and a CPFM