Chef de Cuisine

Mizner Country Club has a fresh take on tradition – which we can only do through our amazing team! Since 1999 our focus on providing EXCELLENCE and our passion for service is what makes our boutique Club unique. Our employees are entrusted with building and preserving our brand, where growth is not just a word, but a promise. We invite you to experience hospitality as part of a Five-Star, Platinum-awarded team in a fast-paced, family-focused environment.

OVERVIEW

Manages, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods in the Club restaurants.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay: $90,000/yr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages all kitchen employees including Sous Chef, A.M. and P.M. Sous Chef, Garde Manger, Assistant Garde Manger, Line Cooks, Pantry, Dishwashers, Steward, Purchasing and Receiving Clerks to ensure the efficient and effective preparation of food orders.

• Creates a good working environment.

• Checks quality and consistency of food to ensure that all quality standards are met resulting in a high level of member satisfaction.

• May have to taste (taste is defined as sampling a small portion of an item) a member’s food item which contains alcohol as an ingredient in response to a member complaint regarding the food item.

• Creates special dishes and develops recipes. May create certain dishes using alcoholic beverages as an ingredient which may require sampling (a small portion of an item) to determine if the food is prepared and tastes appropriately.

• May be required to select, purchase and taste (taste is defined as sampling a small portion of an item) alcoholic beverages when meeting with alcoholic beverage purveyors prior to purchasing new products or suitable products for use in cooking or maintaining an appropriate list of such products.

• Supervises staff in the production of all menu items, using high quality ingredients, operating kitchen equipment and evaluating foods, portioning and garnishing.

• Maintains high levels of sanitary codes set forth by Federal, State and Local agencies as well as Mizner.

• Plans all food items and creates menus. Trains employees on the execution of said items.

• Checks BEO for functions and allocates staffing levels to ensure appropriate coverage.

• Checks all walk-in coolers and freezers daily to ensure proper rotation, storage and usage of all food items.

• Assists in monthly inventory, physical count and organization of all food areas.

• Assists the Executive Chef with planning the annual budget, cost and capital budget. Instills budgetary controls using the established budget on an daily basis.

• Ensures the training of all new staff.

• Manages staff responsibilities including interviewing, hiring, firing, counseling, scheduling and payroll.

• Meets with Executive Chef to coordinate operations and review member satisfaction issues.

• Evaluates quality control for all aspects of the culinary operation. Makes corrections as necessary.

• Determines and implements proper closing procedures.

• Implements and enforces employee policies according to the employee handbook and Food and Beverage practices.

• Communicates with members, co-workers, management, and the general public in a courteous and professional manner.

• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions.

• Exhibits and maintains a professional demeanor to reflect a positive image of Mizner.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages five subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 50 employees in the Kitchen, Purchasing and Banquet Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, firing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear, and taste or smell.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Interested in joining our world-renowned team? We would love to hear from you. Apply online now or visit www.miznercc.org/careers for more information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000