Executive Sous Chef

Berkeley-Hall-Club,-Inc.; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401K match

Retention bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Free lunch

Golf privileges

Pro-Shop discounts

Recognition program

Employee celebrations

Referral bonus

Service awards

Job summary

Berkeley Hall Club, Inc. seeks an Executive Sous Chef to lead food preparation and presentation for members and guests, ensuring high quality and guest satisfaction. You will work closely with the Executive Chef, manage daily kitchen operations, and supervise culinary staff in a high-volume environment.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can train staff, control costs, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering exceptional dining experiences at the club.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years experience cooking in upscale dining
• Ability to understand high-volume operations
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; computer knowledge

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef to ensure member/guest satisfaction
• Create menu items and daily specials with presentation
• Oversee scheduling with approval of Executive Chef
• Ensure quality of food prep and presentation across kitchens
• Train and supervise culinary team as needed
• Manage food costs and inventory
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA compliance
• Coordinate with vendors for par levels and purchasing
• Provide day-to-day supervision in absence of Sous Chef or Exec Chef
• Communicate issues and feedback to kitchen staff

Skills

Upscale dining

High-volume ops

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Computer knowledge

Physical stamina

Work under pressure

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.