Lead Sous Chef — Banquet & Fine-Dining Excellence

The River Club of Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Sick Pay

Medical Plans

401(k)

Job summary

The River Club of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensure quality, presentation and cost control, and maintain sanitation standards in a dynamic dining environment.

You will manage kitchen operations across banquet, upscale and casual dining, oversee training, menu development with the Executive Chef, and collaborate with staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of cooking experience in a professional kitchen, including saucier, prep, banquet, pantry and hot line.
• Advanced knowledge of banquet production, upscale & casual ala carte dining, soups & sauces, garde manger, butchering, food knowledge, diverse techniques, sanitation per Health Dept, proper use of kitchen equipment and safety features.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food production meets Executive Chef specifications for quality, presentation, sanitation and cost control.
• Direct the efficient operation of kitchen staff.
• Maintain high sanitation and safety standards through daily training and oversight.
• Oversee food and labor cost, portion control, and daily inventory with the Executive Chef.

Skills

5 years cooking experience

Saucier

Prep work

Banquet cooking

Pantry work

Hot line

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The River Club of Jacksonville in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensure quality, presentation and cost control, and maintain sanitation standards in a dynamic dining environment.

You will manage kitchen operations across banquet, upscale and casual dining, oversee training, menu development with the Executive Chef, and collaborate with staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.