Restaurant Sous Chef

BallenIsles Country Club • City of Rye, NY

14d • $60,000

About The Position

The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations, including food production, staff supervision, quality control, and cost management. This role ensures consistent execution of culinary standards while maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment. The Sous Chef serves as a leader, trainer, and role model for all back-of-house team members.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (AA); or two to three years of related experience and/or training

Nice To Haves

• Food Safety and Sanitation Training
• Regular and reliable attendance

Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages food preparation for a specific area of the kitchen
• Supervises and ensures the production of consistently high-quality food
• Adheres to established control procedures for cost and quality, such as food production charts, par inventories, standardized recipes, use records, and food costing sheets
• Ensures that all recipes are followed and prepared on a consistent basis
• Monitors and checks the maintenance of all kitchen equipment daily
• Maintains and directs a quality sanitation program
• Maintains and implements daily food prep lists
• Assists the Executive Chef with the ordering of all food products
• Assigns duties to associates for the efficient operation of the kitchen
• Maintains and evaluates existing food concepts
• Assists in the development of new food concepts
• Assists in the achievement of budgetary objectives for the Food and Beverage Department
• Processes requisitions for supplies quickly and accurately
• Trains and supervises associates in the proper preparation of menu items and operation of equipment
• Assists in developing ongoing training programs
• Ensures proper receiving, storage (including temperature settings), and rotation of food products so as to comply with health department regulations
• Assists the Manager in interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; and addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Assists in the management of department members, which may include, but is not limited to, Cooks and Stewards
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree