Sous Chef Merion Cricket Club Haverford, PA

Philadelphia, PA; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merion Cricket Club is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to oversee food production and personnel in their busy dining venues. The role includes supervising kitchen staff, ensuring high food quality standards, and developing team engagement strategies. This position offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan in a vibrant, service-oriented environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) participation

Paid time off

Continuing education

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years hospitality culinary management experience.
• Service-oriented with attention to detail.
• Must possess leadership and team building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise food production and kitchen personnel.
• Develop and implement training plans for kitchen staff.
• Ensure adherence to food quality and sanitation standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Relationship Building

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Education

A.O.S. culinary degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment Knowledge

Job description

The Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. The Sous Chef supervises food production and personnel in the Main Clubhouse for all (4) dining venues. The Sous Chef supervises the AM Sous Chef, Jr. Sous Chef, and the line cooks. The Sous Chef is responsible for the food production tasks necessary to uphold the quality and cost standard expectations for The Merion Cricket Club.

Daily Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the kitchen’s business strategies
• Create an environment for employees that is aligned with the company culture through constant communication and reinforcement
• Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver the company experience
• Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement
• Work with executive chef to develop the rotating clubhouse menus
• Ensure adherence to club standards of food quality
• Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food
• Ensure that unused food is stored properly in order to minimize waste and maximize quality
• Assist the Executive Chef with recruiting and staff selection
• Develop and implement training plan for employees that includes culinary skills, customer service skills and kitchen safety
• Ensure that proper sanitation practices are followed
• Keep current with local trends and competitors pricing, work on new ways to elevate the club’s culinary expertise
• Exhibit a professional persona through uniform code and appropriate interpersonal communication

Success Factors:

• Attention to Detail: work is thorough and accurate and held to the club’s high standards
• Understanding the member: work toward the expectation of the member based on both the needs of the club and the member
• Foster Teamwork: lead and motivate a team to strive for the highest level of performance
• Relationships: build a trusting relationship with, co- workers, purveyors, and members
• Delegation: organize production and training to enable work to be completed accurately and timely
• Organization: Demonstrate and ability to prioritize and manage employees and products effectively
• Drive: ambitious an organized approach execution to exceed personal and club objectives
• Coaching: understanding how to get the most out of each individual and motivate them to continuously work hard

Qualifications & Skills

• A.O.S. culinary degree preferred
• Minimum of four (4) years hospitality culinary management experience.
• Must be service oriented with a great attention to detail.
• Background in cost control including food cost, labor cost, utilization of waste and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating manuals, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills.
• Serve Safe preferred.
• Well rounded knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Must possess an understanding of private club style and F&B service with an emphasis on knowing member’s preferences.
• Must possess a sense of urgency and a desire to satisfy member’s requests.
• Must be dedicated to the position, the Club and the industry.
• Must be motivated to get the job done no matter what obstacles appear.
• Excellent inter-personnel skills required with a positive professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
• Must continue to expand culinary ability.
• Must have a strong desire to succeed.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Salary & Benefits
The Merion Cricket Club will offer compensation appropriate for any combination of accreditation and experience in accordance with a $5 million F&B program. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance; participation in 401(k); paid time off; continuing education.

About the Club:

A beautiful setting, a competitive salary, a convenient location, and a dedicated team - these are just a few examples of what makes Merion an attractive place to begin or grow your career. Located one block from the train station, The Merion Cricket Club is a private family club on the historic Main Line in suburban Philadelphia. It is a lively and energetic environment filled with year-round racquet sports, first-class dining and banquet facilities, a new modern fitness center and a resort-style aquatics complex. MCC’s dining program consists of four a la carte restaurants (including seasonal venues) and a catering facility capable of hosting 350 seated guests. This Club’s beautiful Porch and Cricket Room are the center of our highly regarded dining facility, and the F&B program can serve 350+ a la carte dinners across all of its restaurants on any given night. The Club’s banquet and catering portfolio spans small business meetings to elegant 200+ full wedding ceremonies and receptions. Service-oriented applicants willing to share their knowledge, professionalism and courteous personality will flourish in our Merion culture focused on providing exceptional member experiences in a team-oriented environment. Staff camaraderie is a cornerstone to providing this exceptional service and friendships are born over daily staff meals, our annual holiday party and employee appreciation events. Merion provides flexible work schedules as well as desirable full-time benefits including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan and life insurance.