Innovative Sous Chef: Menu Development & Leadership

Troon; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental,

Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with ERM

Job summary

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our fast-paced hospitality team. You will oversee a section of the kitchen, ensure consistently high-quality food, and implement cost controls and standardized recipes under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

You will supervise staff, assist in menu development, and help manage inventory, purchasing, and sanitation to meet health and safety standards. This role offers growth within a Troon-managed property.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA); or two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Food Safety and Sanitation Training
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food preparation for a specific area of the kitchen.
• Supervises and ensures production of consistently high-quality food.
• Adheres to established control procedures for cost and quality such as food production charts, par inventories, standardized recipes, use records, and food costing sheets.
• Ensures that all recipes are followed and prepared on a consistent basis.
• Monitors and checks the maintenance of all kitchen equipment daily.
• Maintains and directs a quality sanitation program.
• Maintains and implements daily food prep lists.
• Assists Executive Chef with the ordering of all food products.
• Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts.
• Assists in the development of new food concepts.
• Assists in the achievement of budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage Department.
• Processes requisitions for supplies quickly and accurately.
• Trains and supervises associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment.
• Assists in developing ongoing training programs for associates.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting), and rotations of food products so as to comply with health department regulations.
• Assists the Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Assists in the management of department members.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Skills

Food Safety

Sanitation

Attendance reliability

Education

AA degree or 2-3 years of related experience

Job description

Deering Bay Yacht & Country Club in Coral Gables, FL, is seeking a Sous Chef to join our fast-paced hospitality team. You will oversee a section of the kitchen, ensure consistently high-quality food, and implement cost controls and standardized recipes under the guidance of the Executive Chef.

You will supervise staff, assist in menu development, and help manage inventory, purchasing, and sanitation to meet health and safety standards. This role offers growth within a Troon-managed property.