Sous Chef

The Bedens Brook Club; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a culinary professional to join their team and contribute to the Food and Beverage operation. This role involves assisting the Executive Chef with daily kitchen tasks, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be dedicated to providing outstanding member experiences. With a focus on personal growth within a stable club environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop your culinary career while enjoying an excellent work-life balance and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of culinary experience in upscale dining or country clubs.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Maintain high standards for staff and execute events smoothly.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Culinary Techniques Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

The Club is seeking a culinary professional to work with the current team and assist in shaping the vision for the Club’s Food and Beverage operation. This candidate will work with the current Chef in all culinary duties, including management when the Chef is not present. This position brings the prospect for a talented, steady, hands-on person to develop their career within a stable Club environment.

Responsibilities

• Have an energetic, enthusiastic, and professional demeanor demonstrating personal pride and attention to detail.
• Assist the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Work well under pressure, be organized with his/her task list, demonstrate self-motivation, and be an active problem solver.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to ensure high quality and outstanding member experiences.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, set high standards for staff, and perform gracefully under pressure to execute events smoothly and resolve conflicts.

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of culinary experience in an upscale dining establishment or country club.
• Strong knowledge of various cooking techniques, cuisines, and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Certified in food safety and sanitation standards.

Working Conditions

• Physical activity including long periods (6‐8 hours) of standing, walking, bending, and scooping.
• The employee will be required regularly to reach with arms and hands.
• The employee occasionally will be required to lift up to 30lbs.
• Use of sight, reading, wrist movement to serve meals and beverages, operate food service equipment, and clean food service areas.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Work extended hours during golf and holiday season.
• Work weekends and holidays.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience starting at $65k to $72k plus bonus. The Bedens Brook Club offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement (401k).

Schedule

Excellent work/life balance. Club is currently closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Seasonal schedule in January and March, closed the month of February.

Reports to

Executive Chef

Job Type

Full-time/Exempt

Note: The preferred method of contact is email. Please send your cover letter and resume in PDF format, attached via email with the subject line: Sous Chef, The Bedens Brook Club, [e-mail] or [e-mail].