What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at American Golf?

Job Description

Overview

ABOUT AMERICAN GOLF

American Golf is a distinguished leader and pioneer in the golf industry, renowned for its innovative and unparalleled approach to golf course management. With over 50 years of experience as an owner, lessee, and manager of golf courses and country clubs, American Golf has established itself as an authority in maximizing the potential of any golf opportunity.

Throughout its rich history, American Golf has been involved with more than 325 golf courses, serving diverse private entities and public agencies with its expertise. Presently, American Golf oversees the management of over 70 premier facilities across the United States, providing exceptional service and experiences to avid golfers and enthusiasts alike.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, continually striving to exceed expectations and set new standards in the golf industry. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of course upkeep, ensuring that each visitor to our facilities has an unparalleled experience.

Responsibilities

Job Purpose

The Sous Chef is responsible for all areas of the kitchen operations. This leader ensures a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a high-volume restaurant operation.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food
Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching, counseling, and conducting reviews
Attract, interview, retain and motivate associates while providing a safe work environment
Monitor, analyze and control labor and food costs
Prepare reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded
Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, cost and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal and special menus
Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef when absent
Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast
Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment
Comply with EcoSure and health code standards for sanitation
Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order
Direct proper maintenance of walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness)

Qualifications

Proven culinary skills and able to lead, develop, and motivate staff

Ability to communicate effectively, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of applicable safety and sanitation procedures

Work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge of food cost, inventory management and purchasing

Valid driver’s license required

Bilingual speaker (English / Spanish) preferred

Experience in personnel management and problem-solving skills preferred

Education

High School diploma required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience

Specialty / Technical Training or BA degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Skills / Abilities / Personal Characteristics

Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures

Management skills

Familiarity with industry’s best practices

Leadership

Creativity

Hand-eye coordination

Time-management skills

Decision making

Handles pressure

Deals with uncertainty

Working Conditions

Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs

Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

American Golf Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis, (protected class), including but not limited to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions, age, disability, citizenship status, uniform service member status, or any other protected class under federal, state and / or local law.

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