Lead Sauté Cook

BallenIsles Country Club • Fort Myers, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Colonial Country Club, located in Fort Myers, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Lead Sauté Cook! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management. The Lead Sauté Cook oversees sauté station operations while preparing high-quality menu items to established recipes and presentation standards. This role provides leadership to the culinary team, ensures efficient service, maintains food quality and safety standards, and assists with training and development of kitchen staff.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional cooking experience, including significant sauté experience.
• Strong knowledge of sauté techniques, sauces, temperature control, and food safety.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler certification (or equivalent) required.
• Alcohol certification (RBS or equivalent) as required by local regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lead cook or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sauté station operations and support kitchen staff during service.
• Prepare proteins, vegetables, sauces, pasta, and specialty dishes according to recipes and chef specifications.
• Ensure food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation standards are met.
• Coordinate ticket flow and communicate effectively with the Chef, Expo, and line staff.
• Train, mentor, and support cooks as needed.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, and rotation (FIFO).
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards.
• Monitor product quality, inventory levels, and kitchen organization.
• Assist with prep, specials, banquets, and other culinary operations.
• Help control food waste and support cost-conscious kitchen practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and service-ready workstation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by culinary leadership.

Benefits

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed