Executive Sous Chef: Lead Banquets & Clubhouse Kitchen

Troon; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Heritage Landing GC in Punta Gorda, FL, part of Troon, seeks a full-time Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across clubhouse dining, the Tiki Bar, banquets, and events. This hands-on leader ensures food quality, kitchen efficiency, cost control, and a superb member and guest experience.

The role emphasizes leading the culinary team in the Chef’s absence, developing menus, controlling inventory, and maintaining sanitation.

Qualifications

• Five+ years progressive culinary experience; two in supervision.
• Experience in a private club, resort, hotel, or high-volume dining preferred.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques, banquet production, and kitchen organization.
• Inventory, purchasing, recipe costing, and labor control knowledge.
• Ability to lead, train, and hold employees accountable.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Current food protection manager certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily food preparation to ensure quality and consistency.
• Coordinate kitchen operations across outlets and banquets.
• Lead in the Executive Chef’s absence and manage staff.
• Assist with menu development, costing, and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor inventory, reduce waste, and maintain freshness.
• Assist with purchasing, receiving, and storage.
• Support cost goals through staffing and production planning.
• Train and evaluate culinary staff; assist with hiring and scheduling.
• Maintain sanitation, labeling, logs, and cleaning procedures.
• Communicate with front-of-house for timely service.
• Maintain professional conduct and productive work environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff training

Quality control

Cost control

Education

Culinary degree

Food protection manager certification

Tools

Inventory management

Menu costing

Purchasing

Job description

Heritage Landing GC in Punta Gorda, FL, part of Troon, seeks a full-time Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across clubhouse dining, the Tiki Bar, banquets, and events. This hands-on leader ensures food quality, kitchen efficiency, cost control, and a superb member and guest experience.

The role emphasizes leading the culinary team in the Chef’s absence, developing menus, controlling inventory, and maintaining sanitation.