Sous Chef

Ocean Reef Club•Key Largo, TX

105d•Onsite

About The Position

To participate, coordinate and supervise the activities of all associates engaged in the preparation of food items while exceeding members and guest expectations and meeting budgeted goals for labor and food cost.

Requirements

Able to work in extreme temperatures.
Thorough knowledge of food products, recipes, preparation and presentation.
Ability to analyze forecast data, and make judgment to insure proper payroll and production control.
Ability to write, read and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.
Good knowledge of menu development, cost and wage control.
Ability to work in confined spaces.
Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
Ability to supervise a large staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
Ability to conduct meetings, menu briefings, interview and disciplinary documentation.
Ability to effectively interact with associates, members and subordinates some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
To have the ability to distinguish product freshness by sight, taste, feel and smell.
Culinary School education and experience required.
Previous supervisory or management background (2 year minimum).
Must be able to comprehend, read, write and speak the English language in order to communicate with co-workers and fully understand job assignments.
Good knowledge and understanding of all measurement units used in Culinary including metric scale.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers.
Some understanding of reading a P&L statement.
Budgeting.
Scheduling.
Cash handling.
Must be able to work under pressure while remaining calm and composed.
Must be able to maintain physical and verbal composure during crisis times.
Must be able to respond efficiently and adequately during an emergency.
Must be a leader upon which staff can follow & respect.
Florida State Food Handler Certification, (to be acquired within the first 60 days on the Job).
AED, CPR and First Aid training and certification should be acquired during ORC employment.
Managers Food Handler Certification.
TIPS/Responsible vender training for alcohol.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds (onion/carrot bag, potato case etc.).
Must be able to stand for entire shift.
Must be able to hand lift repeatedly up to 10-15 pounds daily.
Must be able to work in confined spaces daily or when needed.
Must be able to reach, grab and lift objects over shoulder height at all times.
Must be able to squat and kneel down on regular basis.
Must be able to bend & twist upper body to reach up, down or side-ways daily.
Must be able to maintain a fast walking pace and hand movement as required by job.
Occasionally works in outside weather conditions.
Noise level in the work environment is usually high.
Required to operate and work with high heat cooking equipment such as and not limited to: Broilers, Salamanders, Grills, Open Gas Ranges, Steamers, Convection Ovens, Fryers, Tilting Skillets and Kettles.
Exposure to freezing temperatures for short period of times in Walk-in Refrigerators and Freezers is usually high.
Required periodically to use sharp cutting tools or objects such as and not limited to: Hand Knives, Electric Cutting Blades, Cutting Wheels or Saw, Chopping and Grounding machines.
Regularly operate heavy electric equipment such as and not limited to: Large Power Mixers, Hand held Mixers, Blenders, Slicers, Peelers, Washing Machine.
Required to produce food in a timely manner under heavy volumes and limited space.
Regularly works with fellow associates from a foreign country of origin with other native languages than English.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize the kitchen, daily production according to menus and requisitions.
Train, coach, supervise and assist all culinary and steward staff in their daily work and assignments.
Supply recipes, suggest methods and train all associates in their daily work assignments.
Work closely with all chefs managers in developing their à la carte menus & special offerings.
Establish a high level of consistency in the preparation and presentations of foods.
Administer and organize all relevant administrative paperwork.
Maintain labor, food, and operating cost as budgeted and in line with business levels.
Observe and supervise that all sanitation and safety procedures and standards are followed and maintained.
Produce weekly schedules in a timely manner.
Review on a daily bases, miss-punches - approaching OT and change appropriately when needed.
Up-keep the maintenance and cleanliness of the burgee kitchen and hallways and expo areas at all time.
Revise the menus and recipes seasonally and annually according to sales reports, members and guest feed back.
Attend all BEO Meetings, and update all food production sheets.
Follow the associate hand book and reinforce ORC rules of conduct and policies.
Post a weekly associate schedule every Thursday consistent with business levels.
Purchase food daily in a timely manner and conduct inventory and as needed.
Conduct sanitation and food safety weekly training using the Culinary Training Sheets.
Conduct monthly communication meetings with minutes for all burgee associates.
Develop and update training manual with recipes and photos.
Attend all required meetings and ORC University development classes as needed.
Keep an update the ORC Hurricane plan book, to train subordinates in emergency procedures.
Be able to take charge in any emergency.
Produce all necessary reports.
Perform other duties as requested.
Work Holidays or any other designated time needed or requested by the Executive Chef.
Jointly train Restaurant associates on a la carte preparations and presentations when needed.
Report any unusual or suspicious activities in the work environment.
Report and document all work related accidents, misconduct or possible harassment.
Maintain an open line of communication with all fellow chefs, managers and associates.
Keep a high level of confidentiality on sensitive subject matters as requested.
Follow posted work schedule and report to work on time.
Lead by example promoting teamwork, organization and respect among all associates.
Clean and maintain all equipment in proper working condition, and to report all in need of repair by producing work order request to engineering.