Executive Sous Chef

Berkeley Hall Club, Inc.; Bluffton (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Match

Retention Bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Free Lunch

Golf Privileges

Pro-Shop Discounts

Recognition Program

Employee Celebrations

Referral Bonus

Service Awards

Job summary

Berkeley Hall Club, Inc. is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen team and oversee daily culinary operations for members and guests.

You will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to maintain quality, presentation, and cost control across all service styles, including banquets and à la carte dining. The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage busy periods while ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and adherence to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in upscale dining
• Ability to manage high-volume operations
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure during busy periods

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the Executive Chef to attain highest member/guest satisfaction
• Create menu items and daily specials for a la carte and special occasion menus
• Scheduling must be approved by Executive Chef
• Ensure quality of food preparation and presentation through active communication in all kitchens
• Train and supervise culinary team members in preparing items to recipe standards
• Food cost control and inventory
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA compliance
• Purchases of food products as par levels dictate
• Maintain food storage, receiving, rotating and stocking as par levels dictate
• Exhibit scheduling knowledge and strong interpersonal skills
• Pursue and compare food costs with vendors to meet goals
• Work under pressure during busy periods
• Communicate issues to Executive Chef and line cooks
• In absence of Sous Chef, supervise kitchen department
• In absence of Executive Chef, supervise day-to-day kitchen operations

Job description

Description

BERKELEY HALL CLUB, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Executive Sous Chef

REPORTS TO: Executive Chef

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Exempt

SUPERVISES EMPLOYEES: Yes

PURPOSE:

This position is responsible for the food preparation and presentations for members and guests, executing the menus, ensuring a high level of performance and guest satisfaction. Guest satisfaction revolves around high food quality, presentation, pantry, and/or other areas of the kitchen/banquet service. Ensures all programs and services are conducted and fulfilled in a manner consistent with the goals and objectives of Berkeley Hall Club.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works closely with the Executive Chef, this hands-on position is responsible for but not limited to:

1. Effective communication with the Executive Chef to attain highest member/guest satisfaction throughout the club
2. Creates various menu items and daily specials for a la carte menus, special occasion menus, which may include garnishes and overall presentation of product for member/guest satisfaction
3. Scheduling must be approved by Executive Chef
4. Ensures the quality of food preparation and presentation through active communication in all kitchens including the seasonal kitchens
5. As needed, train and supervise other culinary team members in preparing menu items according to recipe standards and specifications
6. Food cost control and inventory
7. Maintains sanitation procedures and organization or work area and adheres to all OSHA regulations
8. Purchases various food products as par levels dictate
9. Maintains food storage, receiving, rotating and stocking as par levels dictate
10. Exhibits working knowledge of scheduling, has strong interpersonal and organizational skills
11. Actively pursues and compares food costs with all vendors applicable to meet food costs goals
12. Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
13. Communicates with Executive Chef, Line Cooks regarding problems, special needs, or any feedback concerning food service or team member performance
14. In absence of Sous Chef or any of the line cooks is responsible for maintaining that department
15. In absence of the Executive Chef is responsible for day-to-day supervision of all kitchen personnel

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prefer a minimum of three years or greater of experience cooking in upscale dining establishment
• Ability to understand high-volume operations
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and computer knowledge
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer a minimum of three years or greater of experience cooking in upscale dining establishment
• Ability to understand high-volume operations
• Ability to be a self-starter
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills and computer knowledge
• Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• Position is part of a high-volume food production team
• Holidays, weekends, and overtime work are required
• Six-day work week, three out of four weeks in a month
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Salary is open and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The club offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Employer sponsored medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• 401K match plan
• Retention Bonus for every year worked starting at $500
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Life Insurance
• Free lunch meal while working
• Golf privileges (on select days) and Pro-Shop discounts

Other Perks:

Experience Expert Recognition Program

• Employee Celebrations
• Referral Bonus
• Service Awards

Join Our Esteemed Team at Berkeley Hall Club!

At Berkeley Hall Club, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service in a refined atmosphere. If you have a passion for hospitality and an appreciation for the finer things in life, we invite you to apply to become a part of our distinguished team.

Why Join Us?

Exclusive Environment: Work in a premier setting that values tradition and excellence.

Passion for Golf: Immerse yourself in a community that shares your enthusiasm for the game.

Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the club.

If you’re ready to bring your skills and passion to Berkeley Hall Club, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us continue to create memorable experiences for our members and guests.