Executive Sous Chef: Menu Design & Kitchen Leadership

Hermitage Country Club; Manakin-Sabot (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Hermitage Country Club in Manakin Sabot, VA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee the food preparation, kitchen sanitation and menu design. You will manage budgets, coordinate purchases, and ensure profitability of the food operation.

The role requires a culinary degree, food safety certification, and 2 years of Chef de Cuisine experience, with strong leadership and administrative skills. The position reports to the Executive Chef and is based on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary degree from approved school or completion of an approved apprentice program.
• Food safety certification.
• Knowledge of the culinary profession and kitchen management.
• 2 years' experience as a Chef de Cuisine.
• Extensive food production experience plus management and administrative skills.
• On-the-job knowledge of Hermitage Country Club policies, cost and pricing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set specifications for requisition food supplies and kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate Food & Beverage purchases for quality and cost efficiency.
• Consult with Clubhouse Manager and F&B managers on banquets and services.
• Attend weekly BEO and F&B meetings.
• Schedule culinary staff meetings to discuss banquet changes and costs.
• Plan meals and menus considering guest counts and market conditions.
• Assume kitchen charge in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Oversee cooking methods, plating, and portion control.
• Instruct staff in cooking techniques and knife skills.
• Maintain Hermitage Country Club dining and employee meals standards.
• Code invoices to accounts and process payments.
• Ensure staffing for productivity and profitability; monitor food and payroll costs.
• Expedite food orders during peak hours.
• Train and evaluate kitchen personnel.
• Report guest complaints to the chef and assist in resolutions.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Executive Chef.

Skills

Food safety

Kitchen management

Cost analysis

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree

Job description

Hermitage Country Club in Manakin Sabot, VA is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversee the food preparation, kitchen sanitation and menu design. You will manage budgets, coordinate purchases, and ensure profitability of the food operation.

The role requires a culinary degree, food safety certification, and 2 years of Chef de Cuisine experience, with strong leadership and administrative skills. The position reports to the Executive Chef and is based on-site.