Sous Chef (Montecito)
Montecito Club, located in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, is seeking a highly motivated Sous Chef. The position is responsible for serving as the assist to the Executive Chef in supervising food production for all food outlets, banquet events and other functions at the club.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide support and teamwork and demonstrate a commitment as a leader of the department to provide direction, communication and leadership to the staff in the efficient professional manner while delivery high standards of cooking to guests in accordance with all Montecito Club policies and procedures.
Review daily the business needs to help support and direct for events, specials and banquets events to help wherever needed.
Having a good understanding of all products use and par levels.
Ensure all food is cooked, portioned and prepared according to the set standards.
Other responsibilities include but not limited to; managing the day-to-day operation, working with the culinary team and other managers as needed.
Coaching/counseling employees, performance evaluations
Promote and support a positive collaborative work environment with continuous learning culture through leading, managing and motivating a diverse staff.
Effective communication and teamwork with all staff and managers.
Any and all duties that are required and to support all staff and managers.
Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of all food and “specials” to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing and portion-sizing are as prescribed by club’s standards and recipes.
Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
Assists Executive Chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities and prep lists.
Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation and flavor of foods.
Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
Prepares reports, arranges employee schedules and costs menus and performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
Qualifications:
A degree from post-secondary culinary arts program, or culinary experience.
Three years in a food preparation position encompassing all phases of food preparation and kitchen operation is required.
Must be familiar with and have worked with all kitchen equipment.
Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Knowledge of food handling and preparation principles and procedures for all foods produced and served in the club. Maintain a Manager ServSafe Food Handlers card.
Ability to effectively supervise all kitchen food production employees in absence of Executive Chef.
Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations
What to Expect:
Competitive Salary and Wages
Competitive Employee Benefits
Complimentary Employee Meals
Opportunity to work with astounding Leadership and Top Notch Management
Excellent Training and Development Opportunities
Career Development
Overview:
Montecito Club is a private golf and social Club with panoramic ocean views, historic setting, world-class golf featuring the newest Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, excellent dining experiences, luxurious facilities and the unparalleled service. Come join the team today!
Apply Online at https://www.montecitoclub1918.com or reply to this ad with resume.
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