SONOMA SOCIAL SOUS CHEF
About The Position
The Sonoma Social Club Sous Chef is responsible for delivering an exceptional dining experience that reflects the energetic and lively atmosphere. This position plays a key role in daily kitchen leadership, hands-on culinary execution, and maintaining consistency in food quality and presentation. The Sous Chef supervises kitchen operations, mentoring team members, ensuring proper food preparation, and upholding safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role collaborates closely with property culinary leadership to maintain operational excellence, foster teamwork, and support Graton's commitment to becoming Sonoma County's premier dining destination.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with Guests, Team Members and Management in both written and verbal form.
- Minimum of five (5) years of culinary experience in related fields.
- At least two (2) years of experience in restaurant management in a similar cuisine and/or volume, with responsibility for profit and loss (P&L) management.
- Ability to work in all aspects of kitchen operations, including high volume production across breakfast, lunch, and dinner services.
- Proficiency in fine dining techniques, butchering, baking, soups, stocks, sauces, roasting, sautéing, broiling, grilling, and cold food production.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with guests, Team Members, and management in both written and verbal forms.
- Strong ability to manage time effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must possess or obtain a California Food Handler Certification.
Responsibilities
- Redefine hospitality at Graton Resort & Casino while living, supporting, and promoting company values.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with all Company standards, policies, and procedures.
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food production, team coordination, and service efficiency.
- Direct, mentor, and support kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to food preparation standards.
- Create and refine recipes that align with Graton's brand and guest expectations, ensuring proper execution of standardized recipes.
- Oversee all food production, maintaining high standards in taste, presentation, and portion control.
- Review upcoming events and forecasts to coordinate production and ensure adequate preparation.
- Implement inventory management procedures, monitor food usage, and ensure proper stock levels.
- Participate in annual budget planning, oversee financial forecasting, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining quality.
- Follow guidance from Food Operations and Property leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Uphold all Department of Health, OSHA, and company regulations to maintain a clean, hazard-free kitchen.
- Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment and facilities, addressing any operational and work safety concerns promptly.
- Create and manage team schedules, ensuring optimal staffing levels while maintaining labor cost controls.
- Enforce company policies, procedures, and service standards while fostering a positive and productive work environment.
- Provide regular feedback, coaching, and corrective action to ensure fair and consistent performance management.
- Oversee attendance tracking, payroll accuracy, and coaching documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
