Sous Chef

Company: Winchester Country Club
Location: Winchester
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Sous Chef - Winchester Country Club - FT with BenefitsLooking 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 DirectorResponsibilities:

• 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 NeededAvailability: Days, Evenings, Weekends, & Holidays
          
          
          
          
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