Sous Chef

Discovery Land Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Employee meals and recognition

Job summary

Troubadour Golf & Field Club, located just south of Nashville, TN, seeks a Sous Chef to supervise kitchen operations and collaborate with the Executive Chef to train staff and refine procedures. You will help ensure consistent, high-level service for our members and employees within a private community setting.

The role focuses on menu development, food quality, cost control, and compliance with HACCP and safety standards, while supporting a team of culinary professionals in a world-class resort

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or pedigree.
• At least five years of culinary experience in large world class resort, hotel or club.
• Leadership experience in high-end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of cookery techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of local and imported food products.
• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating seasonal menus.
• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety issues.
• Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Determine quality and quantity of ingredients to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Assist culinary leaders with menu creation, development, and implementation.
• Discuss menu prices with Senior Chefs and determine prices for unlisted items.
• Schedule kitchen staff hours while controlling labor costs.
• Adhere to budgeted headcounts for the outlet according to budget and business level.
• Assign duties to all employees and supervise accordingly.
• Ensure all dishes meet established portion sizes and specifications.
• Propose new products to improve quality or lower costs and increase satisfaction.
• Prevent use of contaminated products and keep staff healthy.
• Maintain HACCP and comply with local food safety regulations.
• Adhere to safety, health, security, and loss-control policies.
• Coordinate with Stewarding to maintain clean kitchen areas.
• Monitor equipment and report breakages or maintenance needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Budgeting/cost control

Food safety & HACCP

Education

Culinary degree or pedigree

Job description

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: Troubadour Golf & Field Club, set outside of Nashville, TN.

Troubadour Golf & Field Club is seeking a Sous Chef to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department.

The Sous Chef is responsible for the supervision and management of all food preparation and kitchen organization. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Executive Chef to train and develop the culinary staff, and refine the procedures and skills used in the kitchen to ensure consistency and accouracy in creating the highest level of service to our members. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Chefs in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage, especially meats, fish, produce, etc.


• Assist Culinary leaders with menu creation, development, and implementation.


• Discusses with the Senior Chefs and recommends menu price adjustments when warranted, and determine prices of unlisted food items with guidance of the Senior Chefs.


• Schedules working hours of all kitchen employees, taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful at all times to conserve labor cost.


• Adherence to budgeted headcounts for his/her outlet according to budget and business level.


• Assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work.


• Responsible for the quality of all food items prepared in the kitchen he/she supervises by constantly checking food for taste, temperature and visual appeal.


• Ensures that all dishes are uniform and established portion sizes are adhered to per the specifications set out by the Senior Chefs.


• Constantly on the alert for new products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost or both. Makes suggestions to the Senior Chefs concerning improvements which would tend to make more satisfied customers and/or increase volume of business or profit for the operation.


• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevents employees who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.


• Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and all local food safety regulations.


• Ensures that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.


• Works very closely with Stewarding, whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly.


• Ensures that spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not in use, i.e., cracked/chipped china, glassware, and trains staff to do the same. Notifies any non-usable products to the Stewarding Supervisor to record as breakage and insures that par levels of equipment are kept up to date.


• Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes every attempt to prevent the damage or loss of any property.


• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Culinary Degree or pedigree.


• At least five (5) years of culinary experience in large world class resort, hotels and clubs.


• Prior culinary leadership experience in a at high end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred.


• Has complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes.


• Has thorough knowledge of all food products - local and imported.


• Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.


• Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues.


• Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shift greater than eight (8) hours in length may be required due to business demands.


• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.


• Ability to work in a team environment.


• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.


• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.


• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay or Wage Range (optional based on state/region laws)


• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)


• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)


• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)


• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs


• Holiday Pay


• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities


• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Troubadour Golf & Field Club is a private community, conveniently located just 30 miles south of downtown Nashville. Set on 980 acres, Troubadour features 375 residences; an 18-hole Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course; a multi-sport complex; an organic farm and world-class restaurants; private recording studios; music venues; and wellness facilities. At Troubadour, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse communities and provide the highest level of service that contributes to the creation of unforgettable experiences. For more information about our club, please visit: https://thetroubadourclub. com/

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties. The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world. For more information about our company, please visit: http://www.discoverylandco.com.

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