Lionheart Country Club Sous Chef

Bozzuto's Inc.•Avon, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sous Chef, you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of the kitchen operations, including menu planning, food preparation, cooking, and supervision of staff in the absence of the Executive Chef. You are responsible for ensuring food quality, presentation, and taste meet established standards while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

ServeSafe Certification

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year experience as a high volume chef, country club setting or relevant experience
Culinary degree or equivalent but not required

Responsibilities

Creating and developing menus that account for seasonality, customer preferences, dietary restrictions and food trends
Planning and pricing menu items to achieve a balance between profitability and customer satisfaction
Cook and assemble dishes according to recipes and standards set by the Executive Chef
Ensuring food is cooked to the appropriate temperature and is visually appealing based on standards set by the Executive Chef
Monitoring portion sizes and food waste to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
Maintaining a clean and sanitized work station in the kitchen area including but not limited to washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces and disposing of waste
Monitoring food inventory levels and notifying the Executive Chef of shortages and discrepancies
Placing orders based on inventory levels in partnership with Executive Chef
Managing culinary staff both on premise and off premise events based on customer specifications
Collaborating with other kitchen team members to ensure timely and efficient services
Following all safety and hygiene procedures – including but not limited to proper handling of storage and food products
Assisting with the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment as needed
Staying up to date on industry trends to elevate prepared dishes
Performing any other tasks assigned by leadership