Kitchen Manager/Head Chef

Make Golf Your Career; Davenport (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental,

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee meals

Job summary

The Oasis Club at Championsgate in Davenport, FL is seeking a Full-Time Kitchen Manager/Head Chef to lead the back-of-house operations, supervise staff, and drive culinary excellence at a premier golf resort managed by Troon.

You will manage inventory, costs, sanitation, and health inspections while developing menu ideas and ensuring guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Related experience in culinary or food service; education may substitute.
• Must have ServSafe Certification (Food Manager & Alcohol) or TIPS equivalent.
• Strong leadership, budget, and staff management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and oversees food orders to meet demand.
• Expedites orders and streamline workflows for accuracy.
• Develops menu items and recipes.
• Maintains food prep lists.
• Monitors budgeted food costs.
• Ensures sanitation and health inspections readiness.
• Conducts monthly inventory of supplies.
• Oversees receiving and storage of goods.
• Assists in interviewing, training, and directing staff.
• Contributes to hiring decisions and performance reviews.
• Addresses complaints promptly and professionally.
• Coordinates kitchen team including cooks and assistants.
• Forecasts staffing and costs; manages manpower.
• Ensures safe work practices and attendance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

Staff development

English fluency

Problem solving

Communication

Education

AA in hotel & restaurant management

ServSafe Certification

TIPS certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Oasis Club at Championsgate, located in Davenport, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Kitchen Manager/Head 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:

Assists in the execution of the property's culinary strategy. Responsible for the overall operations of the back of house and kitchen area. The Kitchen Manager/Lead Chef hires and develops staff, purchases food and supplies, monitors inventory, rotation, and cleanliness processes, and ensures all team members are trained on proper food preparation and kitchen safety techniques.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares and oversees food orders in a timely manner to ensure proper stocking and meet operational demand.
• Expedites orders and facilitates efficient workflows to ensure guest order accuracy and timeliness.
• Assists in the development of menu items and recipes.
• Develops and maintains food prep lists.
• Maintains and monitors budgeted food costs.
• Maintains sanitation standards and assists with health department inspections.
• Conducts monthly inventory of food and other supplies.
• Monitors and receives all ordered food products and supplies; ensures proper storage.
• Assists the department manager in interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Makes recommendations when hiring, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists in the coordination of department members including, but not limited to: Cooks, Lead Cooks, and Pantry Cooks.
• Assists in monitoring business volume forecasts and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs, and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in all aspects of job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Related experience and/or training in a culinary or food service environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, and uses hands to finger, feel, or handle objects; reaches with hands and arms.
• Regularly talks or hears.
• Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, tastes, or smells.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds; regularly lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

• Frequently works in extreme heat (non-weather), in areas with moving mechanical parts, and with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally works in extreme cold (non-weather).
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in hotel and restaurant management preferred; a combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.
• Must be ServSafe Certified (Food Manager & Alcohol) or TIPS equivalent.
• Working knowledge in the following areas of restaurant operations: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and report preparation.
• Applicable Sanitation Training required.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Excellent leadership ability, including the skills to communicate and express ideas and directives clearly to associates.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills at both a functional and team level.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills to ensure a quick response to client and operational needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to build high-performance teams and function as a strong team player.
• Demonstrated commitment to company values and organizational development, with a focus on individual and team advancement.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Budget and forecasting knowledge, with the ability to create and maintain effective financial accountability to the company and ownership.
• Complete and comprehensive understanding of physical infrastructure, food and beverage controls, and financial back-office systems within a hospitality or food service environment.
• Working knowledge of food and beverage service equipment and current industry trends.
• Exceptional personal hygiene and positive representation of the organization to Troon employees, clients, and vendors.
• Fluent in English - speaking, writing, and comprehension.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. associates may be required to communicate with English-speaking customers or co-workers; equipment manuals are in English).
• Must have 7+ years of Resort / Restaurant kitchen management experience. Must be able to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays. Dining service hours 9a-9p.

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 for Bonuses and 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.