Club Sous Chef

Keswick Hall and Club•Charlottesville, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Sous Chef works with management in supervising the kitchen in the flawless execution of all meals prepared for guests ensuring only the highest quality product and consistency is produced.

Requirements

Extensive Knowledge of a large variety of pastries, desserts and an ability to develop new menu items.
Must have a positive, self-motivated and professional attitude.
Pleasant nature and ability to multitask.
Must be able to work all food stations.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to work flexible shifts.
ServSafe Certification
Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED
Be able to kneel, bend, and stand for extended periods.
Able to lift 50 pounds.
Work in a hot and steamy environment.
Must be able to withstand temperature up to 105 degrees.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of a Culinary/Pastry/Apprenticeship certificate (or equivalent) and 2 years’ culinary supervisory experience in a fine dining/resort establishment. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of all pastry stations throughout the kitchen.
Oversee proper training of staff.
Ensure maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, related areas and equipment to ensure a healthy, safe work environment.
Communicate with the Chef to discuss daily production, ordering and culinary operations.
Check food products daily for quality and freshness.
Monitor correct preparation of all food products.
Monitor all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling a rotation.
Monitor incoming food product to ensure quality, freshness and integrity.
Assist in working all stations as needed to maintain smooth operation.
Work with chef in management of fiscal responsibility.
Work with the pastry team and Executive Pastry Chef in menu development.
Assist other departments as business volumes and staff levels demand.
Resolve food quality concerns immediately.
Make chef/manager aware of guest’s comments and complaints.
Perform other duties as assigned.