Sous Chef in Winchester, Massachusetts at Winchester Country Club

Sous Chef - Winchester Country Club

[This position is for local candidates only. It is not eligible for international sponsorship]

Looking to join a talented and forward-thinking culinary team in a private club setting? Look no further than the Winchester Country Club! Established in 1902, Winchester Country Club is a premier private country club located in Winchester, Massachusetts nestled in a vibrant suburban community just nine miles northwest of Boston.

The facilities include a 25,000 square foot clubhouse with various food venues, locker facilities, Golf Shop, outside dining, Swimming pool, play areas, four tennis courts, and three paddle tennis courts.

Reports to: Food & Beverage Director

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in daily operations of running the kitchen.
• Open lines of communication between you and all staff at the restaurant.
• Excelling at all line positions.
• Maintaining a clean and organized kitchen as well as surrounding areas.
• Be vigilant with product quality; taste test throughout each day, look at each dish at the pass.
• Assisting with menu planning, recipe development, and tastings.
• Staff relations, training and general support.
• Constantly have eyes on the prep and steward team to ensure standards are maintained.
• Be a vocal part of the management team to constantly improve the restaurant.
• Be approachable for questions from all staff.
• Help Monitor labor and food costs. Including scheduling staff appropriately.
• Managing ordering and inventory.
• Taking initiative for improvements.
• Opening or closing the kitchen as assigned.
• Assist in executing club functions and events.
• Training program & expectations assigned by F&B Director.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

• Experience as a Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager would be a plus.
• Proven experience as a line cook.
• Proactive approach to everyday tasks and punctuality is key.
• Good Attitude/ Professional.
• Good organizational and management skills
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Patient with an ability to stay positive in stressful situations
• Good attention to detail, plus the ability to quickly identify and resolve problems.
• A drive to learn and teach by sharing ideas and being open to new concepts.
• Handle consistency of duties with the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules in kitchen.
• Proper hygiene is essential.

Job Duties:

• Oversees the preparation and service of food.
• Ensure all food is consistently prepared and presented according to club standards.
• Aids in maintaining portions sizes and testing new recipes.
• Assists in maintaining standard of cleanliness and organization in kitchen and food storage area.
• Assist with the cleaning and organization of kitchen and equipment.
• Offers Suggestions and ideas that can improve the kitchen.
• Helps solve problems that arise and control issues in the kitchen.
• Ensure all board of health standards.
• Helps train kitchen staff, as well as mentor new and returning cooks in learning all aspects of their jobs.
• Assist with planning meals.
• Some lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling is usually required.
• Adhere to all sanitation and food production codes.

Qualifications:

• Must have 2-3 years experience working in a kitchen preparing food and comply with standard kitchen maintenance.
• Personnel Supervision experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent is desirable; training from a culinary school will be an asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision plans available with Club participation toward cost of health insurance deductibles
• Eligible to join the Club's 401(k) Plan after service period completion
• Company-sponsored basic life, short- and long-term disability plans for regular, full-time staff
• Vacation and Flex Time accruals
• Employee Meals

Schedule:

40- 50 hours per week - As Needed

Availability: Days, Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays