Sous Chef

COLUMBIA YACHT CLUB • Chicago, IL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

To uphold and surpass standards of Food & Beverage service at Columbia Yacht Club. Creatively maintain a positive and profitable environment while catering to the private club and its demographic. Develop menus that are progressive and innovative.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years Kitchen Management and food ordering responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• This position follows but is not limited to traditional Sous Chef roles

Responsibilities

• Execute fresh, seasonal cuisine with inventive and classic techniques
• Create a pleasurable Food & Beverage experience for members and guests
• Find the needs and wants of members through verbal communication
• Educate the Food and Beverage staff about the cuisine
• Oversee sanitation and safety training
• Work with the Executive Chef for all food ordering and production
• Maintain a controllable system to assure maximum profitability
• Participate in budget and other financial activities involving food operations
• Maintain food service equipment repair and maintenance schedules
• Work with the Executive Chef in menu and event development
• Delegate responsibilities of set-up, service and break-down for club events
• Interact with Club Members to ensure knowledge of the customer
• Prepare menu items according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken directions
• Ability to multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

What This Job Offers

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