Sous Chef - Ford's Colony Country Club

Sous Chef Opportunity At Ford's Colony Country Club

Are you a passionate culinary professional ready to lead, inspire, and create memorable dining experiences? Ford's Colony Country Club is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to join our kitchen team, where excellence, creativity, and teamwork come together to delight our members and guests.

As the Sous Chef, you are the heartbeat of our kitchen. You'll oversee daily operations, ensuring every plate that leaves the kitchen meets our high standards for quality, presentation, and consistency. Acting as a bridge between the kitchen and wait staff, your leadership and communication skills will keep our team coordinated, motivated, and inspired.

Benefits: Full-Time Team Members receive benefits including health, dental, vision, and life, 401(k), STD, LTD, paid holiday, vacation, personal & sick time, lean management training, and numerous other employee discount benefits through our HR provider LL Roberts.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Train and develop our kitchen staff, fostering skill, consistency, and passion.
• Maintain impeccable quality, portion control, and plating standards.
• Prepare a variety of creative cuisine with skill and precision.
• Collaborate with wait staff to exceed guest expectations.
• Keep the kitchen organized, safe, and sanitary, adhering to all regulations.
• Assist the Executive Chef with planning, hiring, scheduling, and workflow management.
• Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate them to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
• Perform hands-on cooking and any task in the kitchen as needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Culinary school graduate preferred, with 56 years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in regional and national culinary trends, food preparation techniques, and presentation styles.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to excellence, creativity, and a positive outlook.
• Bilingual skills a plus; proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Applications.

Competencies to Shine:

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Dedication to outstanding customer service.
• Clear, persuasive, and positive communication.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented, contributing to a collaborative and motivating kitchen culture.

Why Ford's Colony Country Club?

Join a team that values your expertise, nurtures your creativity, and rewards your dedication. Our kitchen is a place where culinary innovation meets camaraderie, and every day offers an opportunity to elevate the dining experience for our members and guests.

If you have a passion for cuisine, leadership, and excellence, we want you on our team.

Additional Information: Kindly, be aware that the job description provided is not an exhaustive account of the activities, duties, or responsibilities entailed for this role. Standard Operating Procedures, Training Checklists, and Departmental Handbooks will be provided to ensure the Team Member is trained in all duties and responsibilities of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Up to Par Management and Taylor Hospitality are Equal Employment Opportunity companies, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, or disability.

About the Company: Up to Par Management | Taylor Hospitality Vision is to be an Exceptional Hospitality and Golf Management Company built by Exceptional Team Members who are Delivering on our Purpose to Positively Impact Others.