Executive Sous Chef

Twice; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Colonial Country Club in Fort Myers, FL is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead our kitchen team. This full-time role focuses on staffing, menu planning, ordering, vendor monitoring, and budgeting in a fast-paced hospitality setting.

The candidate will uphold food quality, safety, and sanitation standards while driving cost controls, production forecasts, and new menu concepts to maintain profitability.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, or related experience.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen operations preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English as required for communication and manuals.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, staffing, and budgeting.
• Plan menus, source supplies, manage inventory and food production.
• Maintain sanitation, health codes, and safety procedures across all outlets.
• Develop recipes, production forecasts, and standard portion controls.
• Hire, train, and supervise kitchen staff; monitor performance and discipline as needed.
• Ensure equipment is clean and functioning properly.

Skills

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Food cost

Vendor coordination

Quality control

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Colonial Country Club, located in Fort Myers, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Executive Sous Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose:

Manages the day-to-day operation of the kitchen to include: staffing, menu planning, ordering, vendor monitoring, food production, inventory, catering and budgeting.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees all food production operations at the facility and ensures the production of consistently high quality food for all the restaurant outlets.
• Implements and maintains control procedures within the department, including daily food production charts, steak inventory and seafood charts, standardized recipes, use records, food costing sheets.
• Creates, maintains and updates menu specifications, recipes and pictures, and production forecasts.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts as well as the developing of new ones to ensure the highest quality of food and profitability.
• Inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products in order to maintain the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Participates in long and short-term goals to achieve budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage department.
• Maintains a quality sanitation program in all areas.
• Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products so as to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Monitors all equipment in the kitchen to ensure cleanliness and proper working condition.
• Selects, trains and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment operation and safety measures.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Cooks and Stewards.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

Frequently stands, walks, uses hands, talks or hears. Regularly reaches with hands and arms, tastes or smells. Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and in extreme heat or cold (non-weather). Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions and may come into contact with toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

Food Safety and Applicable Sanitation Training

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage items.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation - Eligibility Employee Meals

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company's discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world's largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.