Sous Chef

Under the leadership of the Executive Chef and acting in his absence, the  Sous Chef is in charge and runs the operation being entrusted with substantive leadership and management responsibilities, including responsibility on a daily basis for planning meals, procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, production of meals, supervising and coordinating the work of the kitchen personnel, assuring that food preparation is economical and complying with all Lake Shore quality standards.

The Sous Chef should have a working knowledge of applicable health, sanitation and licensing ordinances. He is also responsible for the profitable operation of the Food Preparation Department. The relationship between the Chef and the Sous Chef is one of shared leadership and, through this developmental assignment, the Sous Chef acquires the knowledge and problem-solving abilities in order to be promoted to an Executive Chef position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Executing the creation of menus and meal planning/production based on forecasted Member and guest counts.

2. Determining budgetary requirements and controlling the expenses relating to food supplies, kitchen equipment and materials.

3. Analyzing food and labor production reports or other records, including menu engineering, for use in supervision and control of expenses.

4. Procurement of food supplies and kitchen equipment, including organization of inventories and participating in actual inventory counts.

5. Analyzing the workplace and implementing policies and ensuring policies are carried out to provide safe workplace practices for employees, including resolving all safe workplace practices issues.

6. Representing the Club in Member interaction including daily table visits, soliciting Member and Guest feedback, working with various committees and promoting the Club within the community and industry.

7. Interviewing, selecting and hiring of employees with particular weight being given to the Executive Sous Chef’s suggestions and recommendations.

8. Suggestions and recommendations into the training, advancement and promotion of employees, again with particular weight being given to the Executive Sous Chef’s suggestions and recommendations.

9. Planning, scheduling and adjusting hours of work and specific responsibilities among employees.

10. Handling and resolving employee complaints and issues.

11. Implementing company policies and supervising to ensure others properly implement and administer company policies, including disciplining employees, substance abuse, firing, etc.

12. Customarily and regularly directing the work of at least two or more other full-time employee partners or their equivalent.

13. Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work area and kitchen as a whole, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.

14. Assist fellow Employees, Members and guests to ensure excellent Member service without being directed. Be aware of team members and the environment and participate as a member of the team.

15. Notify supervisor of Member/Guest complaints at the time they occur. Rectify, practicing service recover, any complaints as soon as possible.

16. Must be able to interact with Members/Guests professionally, helping them with changes and last minute requests as needed.

OTHER ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Because of the fluctuating demands of the company's operation, it may be necessary that each Employee perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your position, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other Employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.

2. Adhere to all of the various club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.

3. Be able to multi-task and work at an efficient pace to keep up with business needs.

4. Be able to follow instructions well as directed.

5. Responsible for maintaining good conduct and safe working habits while in all areas, including the kitchen, and assuring that others are acting safely.

6. Attendance at daily line-up and participating as requested.

7. Wearing a CLEAN and neat uniform

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

1. Reports Directly To: Executive Chef

2. Also works for: General Manager

3. Other Positions Reporting To This Supervisor: all kitchen personnel

4. Directly Supervises: at least two regular Full-time kitchen staff

5. Indirectly Supervises: all cooks, prep cooks, and dishwasher/utility employees

DIMENSIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE: Prefer a minimum of 3-5 years as a Sous Chef

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.
Culinary School graduate preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE: Health & Sanitation Card pear state requirements
Foodservice management certification as per state requirements

BUDGET CONTROL/RESPONSIBILITY: Heart of the House department – Adhering to budget and financial forecasts

SECURITY/CONFIDENTIALITY: Personnel Information.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: Must be familiar with use of all kitchen equipment, understand cost/labor controls, be well-versed in traditional and contemporary cuisine.

WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT: Noisy, usually warm to hot working conditions, may occasionally require varied venues, including outdoor events

6. Attendance Requirements for this position: Attendance Requirements for this position as outlined on the weekly schedule. Additional hours are required to meet deadlines of the position, including weekends and/or holidays.