Senior Sous Chef

Oakley Country Club; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401(k) after 1 year

Industry education support

Professional development reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Oakley Country Club in Watertown, MA seeks a Senior Sous Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, mentor cooks, and ensure safety, cleanliness, and organization. You will work with the executive chef to develop seasonal menus and programming to keep offerings fresh.

Lead a culinary team, manage purchasing, inventory, and sanitation, and coach line/prep cooks to raise skill levels. 3+ years in private clubs or upscale venues required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience with a private club, hotel, or upscale restaurant.
• Experience placing food orders, managing inventory, and tracking costs.
• Strong culinary techniques and food knowledge.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 pounds.
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead the culinary team.
• Develop seasonal menus and culinary programming with the executive chef.
• Coordinate food purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and sanitation procedures.
• Manage inventory, rotation of products, and prep schedules to support productivity.
• Train line cooks and prep cooks and coach them to improve their skills.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Are you a seasoned culinary leader looking for your next big career move? Do you prioritize safety, cleanliness, and organization in all you do? Can you mentor cooks and lead them in delivering efficient meal services? If YES, then you could be the Senior Sous Chef we're looking for at Oakley Country Club!

We're hiring a knowledgeable and capable person to join our Watertown, MA club full-time and ensure the daily kitchen operations go off without a hitch. If you'd like to become a major part of our daily flows and member satisfaction, keep reading to learn more!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

As our Senior Sous Chef, you'll oversee daily kitchen operations and lead your culinary team in cooking up amazing meals for our members. You'll maintain a quality-driven environment and ensure all food safety, presentation, and plating procedures are fully followed across all dining outlets. Collaborating with our executive chef, you'll help develop new seasonal menus and culinary programming to keep offerings fresh and enticing.

Attentive to detail, you'll coordinate effective food purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and sanitation procedures. You'll keep the inventory organized, rotate products to maximize freshness, and efficiently coordinate prep schedules to support daily productivity. You'll also support your team's development by training line cooks and prep cooks and providing valuable coaching to help them improve their skills and become more capable culinary professionals. Your efforts will be felt throughout our kitchen and beyond!

What You'll Need:

• 3+ years of progressive culinary experience with a private club, hotel, or upscale restaurant
• Experience placing food orders, managing inventory, and tracking costs
• Strong culinary techniques and food knowledge
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 pounds
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills

SENIOR SOUS CHEF COMPENSATION:

• Negotiable, experience-based pay of $82,000 - $95,000/year
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) (after 1 year)
• Industry education compensation
• Professional development reimbursement
• Cell reimbursement

GROW YOUR CAREER WITH US!

Oakley Country Club was initially established in 1895 with the vision of becoming the go-to place for outdoor sports and friendly gatherings. Since becoming incorporated in 1898, we have grown into an exceptional venue that thrives on fun, creativity, and member satisfaction. For over 120 years, we've remained committed to our original mission while expanding our offerings and improving the member experience. As a job seeker, you'll enjoy working in a beautiful environment where your contributions are acknowledged and your talents are valued. Embrace the opportunity to grow within a historical organization and play an important part in our institution!

We're excited to meet our new Senior Sous Chef!

Must have the ability to pass a background check and drug screening test.