Sous Chef

Troon International; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence

Eligibility for Bonuses and Employee Meals

Job summary

Troon International at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club is looking for a Full-Time Sous Chef. This role involves overseeing food production operations, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring the highest quality of food is served across all outlets.

The successful candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent experience, with at least two years in a leadership role. The position offers comprehensive healthcare benefits, retirement plans, and eligibility for bonuses.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a college or technical school.
• 2 years of leadership experience in a relevant setting is required.
• Experience in multi-outlet operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food production operations to ensure high-quality meals.
• Manage staff schedules and task assignments.
• Maintain sanitation standards in food preparation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong business acumen

Knowledge of food sanitation standards

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

2 years previous leadership experience

Job description

Description

Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees all food production operations at the facility and ensures the production of consistently high quality food for all the restaurant outlets.
• The majority of each day is to be dedicated to management and supervisory duties.
• Manages daily staff schedules and task assignments.
• Implements and maintains control procedures within the department, including daily food production charts, steak inventory and seafood charts, standardized recipes, use records, food costing sheets.
• Creates, maintains and updates menu specifications, recipes and pictures, and production forecasts.
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts as well as the developing of new ones to ensure the highest quality of food and profitability.
• Inspects, selects, and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products in order to maintain the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Participates in long and short-term goals to achieve budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage department.
• Maintains a quality sanitation program in all areas.
• Monitors to ensure proper receiving, storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food products to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Prepares requisitions for supplies and food items for production.
• Monitors all equipment in the kitchen to ensure cleanliness and proper working condition.
• Selects, trains and supervises kitchen staff in the proper preparation of menu items, equipment operation and safety measures.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Cooks and Stewards.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education / Experience

• Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years previous leadership roles in Restaurants, Banquets, Hotels, or similar
• Experience in multi-outlet operations
• Excellent leadership skills required with ability to develop and coach his/her team
• Strong business acumen – able to manage labor and food cost

Physical Demands

Frequently stands, walks, uses hands, talks or hears. Regularly reaches with hands and arms, tastes or smells. Occasionally sits, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches. Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds, occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds (team lift).

Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and in extreme heat or cold (non-weather). Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions and may come into contact with toxic or caustic chemicals. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates / Licenses

Food Safety and Applicable 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).
• Good working knowledge of accepted sanitation standards and applicable health codes.
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage items.

Benefits & Other Compensation

• 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, Commissions, Service Charge, Employee Meals

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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