Sous Chef

River Oaks Country Club, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals

Annual Christmas Bonus

Complimentary Parking

Employee Scholarship Program

Job summary

River Oaks Country Club, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join the team. The Sous Chef will be responsible for managing food production for multiple dining areas and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years experience in a similar venue, strong leadership abilities, and a valid Texas Food Handlers Certificate. This role offers full-time schedule flexibility and excellent employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience of running a shift without direct supervision.
• Available to work a flexible full-time schedule, including weekends & holidays.
• Able to multi-task efficiently while remaining focused on the goal.

Responsibilities

• Lead the food production for Bistro Restaurant.
• Manage food costs and oversee kitchen operations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Team player with attention to detail

Excellent verbal communication

Ability to manage timelines

Comfortable delegating tasks

Positive outlook

Education

Valid Texas Food Handlers Certificate

4+ years of experience in culinary role

Tools

Microsoft Office

FoodTrak

Job description

River Oaks County Club
Houston, TX 77019, USA

• Travel Required: No

Description

ROCC is looking forward to hiring a professional & talented Sous Chef. Executive Chef, Charles Carroll, is excited to add to his existing Sous Chef team, who oversee 8 kitchen areas that provide service to 5 restaurants and 7 concepts, plus our Banquets & Catering program. Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Sous Chef assists in leading the team in the production of all food needed for Bistro Restaurant. Join the Sous Chef Opening Team for the menu R&D for two new restaurants and 4 concepts currently part of our 38 million dollar renovation. If you are excited at the prospect of bringing innovative dining concepts to the Club, this position could be for you.

Full-time hourly position | Convenient location | Employee Parking Onsite | Full Benefits & PTO | Access to New Employee Facilities | Scope to bring your energy and creativity!

Duties and Responsibilities

Working knowledge of ala carte restaurant (Fry Station, Broiler Station, Sautee Station, Grill Station & Pantry)

Order all food for production for Pool Side Restaurant. As well as menu planning, personnel supervision, costing & execution, ordering, writing prep lists

Act as Chef and overall supervisor of the Bistro kitchen and employee restaurant

Establishes, adheres to and manages the food cost goals for restaurant functions

Actively participates in the training and on-going supervision of all employees involved with the Bistro and Solaris Restaurants food production

Checks inventory of meat & produce

Follow Club’s menu recipes & procedures with all food production, upholding quality standards and adhering to timelines

Oversees process of food product being covered, dated and properly rotated

Ensures closing procedures of the banquet kitchen, with team, to ensure the kitchen is in order before leaving

Enforces professional Club standards of conduct and appearance at all times

Maintains harmony in the kitchen and relationships with the front of the house

Ensures that all storage areas, walk ins and reach ins are neat and cleaned on a daily basis

Ensures that all commissary food areas are stocked, ordered and organized in a professional manner

Qualifications

Minimum of 4 years of proven experience in a similar role at a private club, hotel or upscale dining restaurant

Experience of running a shift without direct supervision

Available to work a flexible full-time schedule, based on Club business. Includes weekends & holidays

Willing to train and learn Club’s recipes and standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

Possess a working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Office and FoodTrak

Possess a valid Texas Food Handlers Certificate

Able to multi-task efficiently while remaining focused on the goal

Able to move and lift up to 25 lbs without assistance

Standing, sitting or walking for extended periods of time and ensuring a professional appearance in a clean uniform are also required

Able to commute to our location with reliable transport

Personal Characteristics

Must be excited about being a part of a development team of new concepts

Comfortable delegating both routine and important tasks to direct reports

Able and willing to correct performance of direct reports

Enjoys working hard and seizing opportunities as they present themselves

A clear communicator; Able to establish clear direction for the team

Team player with attention to detail

Positive outlook

Dedicated to meeting the expectations of our Club Membership

Have excellent verbal communication & leadership skills

Able to prioritize effectively, manage to timelines and concentrate on the most critical tasks

Willing to work various stations in the kitchen and learn as much as possible to grow as a culinarian

Able to accept constructive criticism

Follows through with instructions consistently and to a high standard

Be able to solve problems quickly in a fast paced environment

The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*. (*benefits available to all current employees)

River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel Required

No

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