SOUS CHEF-Private Club

Bohemian Club; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bohemian Club in San Francisco is seeking an hourly Sous Chef to prepare hors d’oeuvres for club and private events on Tuesdays and Thursdays. You will supervise the hors d’oeuvres station, manage orders, and assist senior culinary staff in all kitchen operations.

This role emphasizes teamwork, high standards of food quality and sanitation, and close coordination with the Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, and Front of House team. Union Local 2 dues are required to stay employed at the Club.

Qualifications

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage in a club, restaurant, hotel, or resort.
• Strong knowledge of basic and advanced culinary principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and serve hors d’oeuvres for club and private events on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Supervise the hors d’oeuvres station and ensure high quality and sanitation standards.
• Review BEOs, update event details, and create prep lists and ordering sheets. Communicate with the Executive Chef and Front of House team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Flexibility

Discretion

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

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Salary Range: $45.00 To $46.00 Hourly

The Bohemian Club hosts a range of events, from exclusive intimate dinners to large banquets accommodating up to 650 guests. This variety fosters a dynamic and exciting work atmosphere. The kitchen management team is seeking ambitious, skilled individuals who recognize the importance of teamwork. We believe our kitchen is a unique space where individuals contribute their distinct perspectives and skills. We are committed to fostering a positive work environment. Ultimately, if you can listen, show respect for others, and are eager to learn, you will likely find this environment as enjoyable as we do. Unlike many social clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Bohemian Club offers most weekends and all major holidays off.

Position Responsibilities

The hourly Sous Chef is tasked with the preparation, production, and service of all hors d’oeuvres for club and private events on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This role includes supervising the cook at the hors d’oeuvres station to ensure high standards of quality in preparation, production, and service. Additionally, the hourly Sous Chef is responsible for ordering and receiving all products related to the hors d’oeuvres served on these days. This position will also support the Executive Sous Chef and salaried Sous Chef in overseeing and managing all culinary operations. Responsibilities include supervising culinary staff, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and sanitation practices are maintained. In the absence of the salaried Sous Chef, the hourly Sous Chef will take on their responsibilities. It is crucial to closely review BEOs, update event details, and create prep lists and ordering sheets. Effective communication with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Pastry Chef, and Front of House Team is essential. Furthermore, the Sous Chef may be required to perform additional duties beyond this job description.

• This position is a Local 2 union represented position and requires one to pay monthly union dues to Local 2 to stay actively employed at the Club.

Candidate Preferred Experience

• Culinary Arts degree or equivalent experience. Supervisory and management experience in a reputable club, restaurant, hotel, or resort is preferred.


• Capability to work across all kitchen stations.


• Ability to assist in creative menu development.

Candidate Skills

• Strong understanding of both basic and advanced culinary principles.


• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality regarding Club matters.


• Open and collaborative communication style when interacting with colleagues, leaders, and subordinates.


• Flexible and adaptable, willing to take on various roles as needed.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, with the ability to learn new software applications as required.