Senior Sous Chef - Creative Menus & Banquet Lead

TPC Network; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, seeks an experienced culinary supervisor to assist the Executive Chef in crafting menu items for a la carte and banquets, and to lead the kitchen team. You will create daily specials, supervise training, and manage inventory while upholding high standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation.

The role includes coordinating with front of house, supporting purchasing procedures, and participating in banquet set-ups and special events to ensure guest

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training.
• Thorough knowledge of culinary concepts, practices, and procedures as well as food preparation and kitchen maintenance operations procedures.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine with creating various menu items for a la carte and banquet menus.
• Create daily specials that reflect the operating concept and demonstrate creative use of food, materials and equipment.
• Create imaginative and artistic theme decorations for banquets and buffets, which may include ice displays.
• Prepare and produce all menu items according to standard recipes and ensure that they are presented to standards established by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc. to ensure member/guest satisfaction.
• Lead and direct the work of others which includes, assisting the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling and performance reviews of the kitchen staff.
• Train and supervise cooks in preparing menu items according to recipes cards and plating specifications.
• Train and supervise ware washers in operating and using dish machine and three compartment sink to ensure high quality of sanitation standards.
• Train and supervise all kitchen staff to maintain high sanitation and safety standards ensuring that cleanliness and safety is maintained throughout the kitchen and dumpster areas.
• Maintain high standards of quality of food production to ensure member/guest satisfaction.
• Use and operate large mixers and meat slicers.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of purchasing procedures to ensure that proper quantities of product are on hand and that food products are maintained at established levels.
• Handle all special requests, concerns and complaints in a manner that shows professionalism, concern and empathy. Resolve problems quickly in an objective manner.
• Utilize ChefTec to manage food inventory and production.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls for the Food & Beverage Department. Conduct or supervise monthly food and beverage inventories
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the marketing and promotional programs as related to the Food & Beverage Department
• Assume responsibility as the kitchen supervisor during all meal periods, including banquets, in the absence of the Executive Chef and the Chef de Cuisine
• Assist the Executive Chef in the implementation of training programs which continue to strengthen and improve the skills of all kitchen employees
• Oversee the set-up and break-down of buffet tables and carving stations for special functions
• Work with service staff to improve speed and consistency of service relating to food pick up
• Participate in pre-meal meetings so as to maintain positive/constructive communication with Front of House staff
• Maintain responsibility for the Food & Beverage sales, expenses, and profit goals as outlined in the Food & Beverage Operating Plan/Budget
• Answer telephone and communicate information to callers in a pleasant and professional manner
• Pleasantly greet members and guests and consistently demonstrating our Service Excellence philosophies
• Operate within all established guidelines, policies, standards, and constraints as set by PGA TOUR Golf Course Properties, Inc
• Special projects or other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Thorough knowledge of culinary concepts and food preparation

Prior supervisory experience

Job description

TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, seeks an experienced culinary supervisor to assist the Executive Chef in crafting menu items for a la carte and banquets, and to lead the kitchen team. You will create daily specials, supervise training, and manage inventory while upholding high standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation.

The role includes coordinating with front of house, supporting purchasing procedures, and participating in banquet set-ups and special events to ensure guest