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

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Golfing Privileges

Free Parking

Employee Meals

And more!

Job summary

Waialae Country Club is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in supervising kitchen staff, planning menus for all outlets and events, and maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation.

You will develop recipes, control portions, and help with pricing while ensuring smooth operation across all kitchen areas. This role requires leadership, flexibility, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with hiring, training, supervising and evaluating kitchen staff.
• Schedule and coordinate the work of sous chefs, cooks, and other kitchen employees.
• Develop menus with the Executive Chef for all club outlets and events.
• Establish standard recipes and techniques for food preparation.
• Control portions and help set menu prices; maintain quality and consistency.
• Supervise cooking and establish buffet presentations.
• Order and receive kitchen supplies and evaluate product quality.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness, safety and waste controls.
• Support employee meal program planning and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Knife skills

Culinary techniques

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate's degree (A.A.) in Culinary Arts

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.