Restaurant Sous Chef

Ravenwood Golf Club; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenwood Golf Club Restaurant is seeking a passionate Restaurant Sous Chef to join our culinary team. This role focuses on assisting with food preparation, kitchen organization, and ensuring every dish meets our high standards.

You will help prepare high-quality dishes, maintain safety and cleanliness, manage storage and waste to control costs, and contribute to daily specials and seasonal offerings. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required; Ravenwood is an Equal

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience in a restaurant or golf club setting.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain) preferred.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes.
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented to standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen per safety rules.
• Monitor storage, rotation, and waste to minimize costs and ensure freshness.
• Assist in menu development, including daily specials and seasonal offerings.
• Uphold high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cooking techniques

Kitchen safety

Under pressure

Communication

Teamwork

ServSafe cert

Evenings & weekends

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Restaurant Sous Chef to join our culinary team at the Ravenwood Golf Club Restaurant. This position is perfect for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is eager to contribute to a high-quality dining experience. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, kitchen organization, and ensuring that all dishes meet our high standards.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes in a timely manner
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented according to restaurant standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to all safety and sanitation regulations
• Monitor food storage, rotation, and waste management to minimize costs and ensure freshness
• Assist in menu development, including daily specials and seasonal offerings as needed
• Uphold high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a restaurant or golf club environment
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Working Conditions

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Able to stand 100% of the time.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.

Hourly rate commensurate with experience: $24.00-26.00/hr

Ravenwood Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ravenwood Golf Club is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.