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Sous Chef in Miami, Florida at Key Biscayne Yacht Club Inc

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Key Biscayne Yacht Club Inc
Miami, Florida, 33149-1304, United States
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Job Description

Sous Chef

Job Description

Department: Food and Beverage

Reports to: Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef

Statement of Purpose:

The Sous Chef is a working position. The Sous Chef will lead the culinary and kitchen support staff and assist the Executive Chef in the overall management of the kitchen, assuring an efficient and effective Club operation. The Sous Chef will: build a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and superior service with the staff; train, motivate, and supervise subordinates.

Primary Duties:

  • Prepare high-quality cuisine and supervise the culinary and support staff, with a heavy focus on à la carte dining
  • Establish training procedures and guidelines and implement new procedures to strengthen quality performance
  • Ensure employees are following appropriate personal hygiene procedures
  • Oversee production and assist with food preparation. Ensure mis en place is completed prior to commencement of service. Train staff on the impact of portion control
  • Be proficient in every station. Expedite during service volume; ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, presentation, and correct temperature
  • Maintain proper sanitation standards; confirm that all commodities are labeled and stored correctly on a daily basis. Ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures
  • Keep the back of the house areas organized and clean
  • Assist in loss prevention measures, control waste, and rotate product
  • Keep up with trends and apply knowledge for use at the Club
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu writing of recipes and menu development.
  • Assist with monthly inventory
  • Meet the financial goals of the Food and Beverage Department while working collaboratively with other managers within the department
  • Develop and cultivate positive peer and vendor relationships
  • Support a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and superior service amongst all departments
  • Follow and ensure compliance of all policies and standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Service Manual, and other Club-generated documents
  • Any other tasks as assigned by the Chain of Command
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Personality:

Service Focused

  • Friendly and service-oriented personality with good interpersonal skills

Organized and Detail-Oriented

  • Uses resources and time effectively. Supports superiors and colleagues at all times

Ethics and Values

  • Maintains values and integrity; humble, respectful, and honest

Team Player

  • Continually contributes to all colleagues’ success; maintains a positive attitude while at work

Education and Certificates:

  • Culinary School degree Hospitality/Hotel/Business Management degree is preferred

Experience:

  • A minimum of five years of experience working in a high-volume, full-service restaurant, hotel, or club
  • Two years supervisory experience preferred

Skills:

Operational Skills

  • Ability to work long hours with a strong focus on operational excellence
  • Knowledge and understanding of requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation, proper chemical usage, and fire procedures
  • Ability to handle telephone calls and written correspondence properly
  • Basic computer skills including MS Office

Communication Skills

  • Ability to work independently and to partner with others to promote an environment of teamwork
  • Ability to effectively communicate and use varying approaches with diverse personalities

Language Skills

  • Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and other European languages are preferred

Other:

  • Ability to work in an outdoor environment in a hot climate
  • May be required to lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
  • Requires writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability, and visual acuity
  • Ability to stand for an extended period of time, or for an entire work shift
  • Available to work late nights, holidays, and long hours as necessary

Equal Employment Opportunity, Drug Free Workplace

Job Location

Miami, Florida, 33149-1304, United States

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