Executive Sous Chef

Waialae Country Club; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life & ADD Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Golfing Privileges

Free Parking

Employee Meals

Job summary

Waialae Country Club, a private membership club in Hawaii, is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in leading the kitchen team and ensuring high standards of quality and service for all club dining outlets and events.

The role requires strong culinary skills, supervisory experience, and the ability to plan menus, oversee daily kitchen operations, and maintain sanitation and safety across all kitchen areas in a fast-paced resort-like club.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent with 3–5 years supervisory kitchen experience.
• Proficient knife skills and mastery of cooking techniques across kitchen areas.
• TB Clearance and Food Handler Certification.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with hiring, training, supervising and evaluating the work for all kitchen staff; schedule and coordinate work of sous chefs, cooks, and others.
• Develop and plan menus for all club outlets and events; ensure daily preparation for menus and functions.
• Develop standard recipes and techniques for food preparation; establish menu pricing and portion control.
• Maintain sanitation, safety and cleanliness across all kitchen areas.
• Order, receive and evaluate kitchen and food supplies; minimize waste and manage maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with employee meal program and other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Kitchen supervision

Flexible schedule

Education

AA in culinary or equivalent

Job description

Waialae Country Club is a private membership club, which provides its members with a championship golf course, dining services,health/recreational facilities and host of the Sony Championship Hawaii. Waialae Country Club is recognized as a Platinum Club of America, Honorable Mention Platinum Club of the World and is designated as a Distinguished Club with ELITE status by BoardRoom Magazine.

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Status: Full-Time

Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Executive Chef

Job Duties

• Assists the Executive Chef with hiring, training, supervising and evaluating the work for all kitchen employees. Schedules and coordinates the work of sous chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees.
• Develops and plans menus with the Executive Chef for all food outlets in the club and for special occasions and events. Assures preparations are made for all menus and functions daily.
• Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation.
• Exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices.
• Maintains established food quality standards and consistency of menu items.
• Cooks or directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation.
• Establishes buffet presentations.
• Orders and receives kitchen and food products. Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices.
• Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste.
• Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assists the Executive Chef with planning and managing the employee meal program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school focusing on culinary education; 3-5 years of related experience with supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Proficient knife skills, mastery of all cooking techniques; and familiarity of duties in all areas of the kitchen.
• TB Clearance and Food Handler Certification.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Benefits

• Health Insurance, Life & ADD Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off.
• Golfing Privileges.
• Free Parking.
• Employee Meals.
• And more!

Salary Range

$95,000 - $105,000 depending on experience.