Sous Chef

Ultipro; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental,

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Bonuses

Job summary

Verdana Village in Estero, FL, part of Troon, seeks a driven Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead culinary staff in a fast-paced golf/hospitality environment.

You will assist in managing food production, ensure quality and cost controls, and participate in development of new concepts while maintaining health and safety standards. This role offers hands-on leadership and opportunities for growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• A college or technical certificate in culinary arts or equivalent experience.
• Ability to supervise culinary staff and maintain quality standards.
• Experience with cost control and following standardized recipes.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food preparation for specific kitchen areas and shifts.
• Adheres to cost control procedures and uses food-costing sheets and par inventories.
• Ensures recipes are followed and maintains kitchen equipment and sanitation.
• Trains and supervises staff in menu items and equipment operation.
• Assists in budgetary objectives for Food & Beverage.

Skills

Culinary supervision

Food cost control

Staff training

Shift management

Quality standards

Education

Certificate or equivalent in Culinary

Job description

Verdana Village, located in Estero, FL , is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Sous Chef ! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon , you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Overview:

The Executive Sous Chef assists in direct supervision of culinary staff, food production, scheduling, training, maintaining quality standards, and food cost control to create quality food products.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and manages food preparation for a specific area of the kitchen (i.e. restaurant line, banquets, shifts). Supervises and ensures production of consistently high-quality.
• Adheres to established control procedures for cost and quality such as food production charts, par inventories, standardized recipes, use records, food costing sheets, etc.
• Ensures all recipes are followed and prepared on a consistent.
• Monitors and checks the maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
• Maintains a quality sanitation.
• Maintains and implements daily food prep.
• Assists Executive Chef with the ordering of all food.
• Assigns duties to associates for efficient operation of the kitchen.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts.
• Assists in the development of new food concepts.
• Assists in the achievement of budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage department.
• Processes requisitions for supplies quickly and efficiently.
• Trains and supervises associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment.
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting), and rotations of food products so as to comply with the health department.
• Assists the department manager in interviewing, training, planning, and assigning staff.
• Make recommendations when hiring, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining staff.
• Addresses and resolves complaints.
• Assists in the coordination of department members that may include but is not limited to: Cooks, Dishwashers, and Stewards.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience:

• Certificate from college, technical school, or accredited facility; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands and walks; uses hands; talks or hears.
• Regularly reaches with hands and arms, tastes or smells.
• Occasionally sits and stoops, kneels crawls or crouches.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds (team lift).
• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather); may come into contact with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Occasionally works in extreme cold or heat (non-weather); may work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Food Safety and Sanitation Training

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health requirements.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Bonuses

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at www.troon.com .

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