Sauté Cook

Avila Golf and Country Club; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Private club environment

Elevated cuisine

Private events & tournaments

Executive Chef leadership

Career growth

Professional kitchen environment

Job summary

Avila Golf & Country Club in Tampa, FL is seeking a Sauté Station Line Cook to join our upscale culinary team, producing made-to-order dishes for members, private events, and tournaments.

This role offers part-time or full-time hours with nights, weekends, and holidays; compensation ranges from $19.50 to $22 per hour based on experience. You’ll work in a private club environment led by an Executive Chef, focusing on quality, consistency, and scratch cooking.

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of hot‑line restaurant experience.
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with professional kitchen techniques.
• Knowledge of classic mother sauces, reductions, emulsified sauces, and culinary fundamentals.
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality under pressure.
• Direct experience working a sauté station in a high‑volume kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality, made-to-order dishes using classic sauté techniques.
• Prepare proteins, pastas, vegetables, and specialty menu items through sautéing, pan‑searing, deglazing, poaching, and braising methods.
• Create scratch‑made sauces, reductions, emulsions, and gravies while maintaining consistency during live service.
• Complete daily station preparation, including knife work, ingredient portioning, garnish preparation, and mise en place for service.
• Plate finished dishes according to Executive Chef specifications and upscale country club standards.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, labeling, and ingredient rotation procedures.
• Support banquet preparation, private member events, and tournament functions.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and fellow culinary team members during high-volume service.

Skills

Hot-line experience

Knife skills

Mother sauces

Kitchen equipment

Attention to detail

Sauté station experience

Tools

Professional kitchen tools

Job description

Position Overview

Now Hiring: Sauté Chef

Luxury Private Country Club Spa

Location: Tampa, FL

Schedule: Part-Time, Full Time | Open availability to work nights, weekends, holiday shifts, and special club functions

Compensation: $19.50–$22.00 per hour, based on culinary experience

Create Exceptional Dining Experiences for Club Members

Are you a skilled culinary professional who takes pride in precision, consistency, and delivering high-quality dishes? Join the culinary team at Avila Golf & Country Club, one of Tampa's premier private clubs.

We're looking for an experienced Sauté Station Line Cook who enjoys working in a fast-paced, upscale kitchen environment and takes pride in preparing exceptional made-to-order meals for members, private events, and special functions.

If you're passionate about scratch cooking, classic sauté techniques, and being part of a hospitality-focused culinary team, we'd love to meet you.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay based on culinary experience
• Work in a beautiful private country club environment
• Prepare elevated cuisine for a loyal membership clientele
• Support fine dining, casual dining, private events, and tournaments
• Collaborative culinary team led by an experienced Executive Chef
• Opportunity to showcase and grow your culinary skills
• Professional, organized kitchen environment focused on quality and consistency

Responsibilities

As a Sauté Station Line Cook, you will:

• Execute high-quality, made-to-order dishes using classic sauté techniques
• Prepare proteins, pastas, vegetables, and specialty menu items through sautéing, pan‑searing, deglazing, poaching, and braising methods
• Create scratch‑made sauces, reductions, emulsions, and gravies while maintaining consistency during live service
• Complete daily station preparation, including:
  • Knife work
  • Ingredient portioning
  • Garnish preparation
  • Organizing mise en place for service
• Plate finished dishes according to Executive Chef specifications and upscale country club standards
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, labeling, and ingredient rotation procedures
• Support banquet preparation, private member events, and tournament functions
• Communicate effectively with kitchen leadership and fellow culinary team members during high-volume service

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of hot‑line restaurant experience
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with professional kitchen techniques
• Knowledge of classic mother sauces, reductions, emulsified sauces, and culinary fundamentals
• Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality under pressure
• Direct experience working a sauté station in a high‑volume kitchen environment preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods, including up to 10‑hour shifts
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced kitchen environment, including wet floors and high temperatures
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds as needed
• Ability to perform repetitive kitchen tasks including chopping, portioning, stirring, plating, and cooking

Additional Requirements

• Flexible availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special club events
• Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Certification highly preferred
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen environment

Why Avila Golf & Country Club?

At Avila Golf & Country Club, dining is an important part of the member experience. You'll be part of a culinary team that values quality, teamwork, and hospitality while preparing exceptional meals in an upscale private club setting.

Pay Range

USD $19.50 - USD $22.00 /Hr.