Chef de Tournant

Job Overview
Miramont Country Club is seeking a skilled and versatile Chef de Tournant to support our culinary team by rotating through various kitchen stations. The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded culinary background and the ability to adapt quickly to different cooking techniques and station responsibilities. This role plays a key part in maintaining kitchen efficiency and ensuring consistency in food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Rotates through all kitchen stations, providing support wherever needed to maintain high-quality food preparation and service while monitoring and maintaining food quality, ensuring consistency across all stations.
• Ensures the efficient operation of the grill station and maintains high-quality food preparation.
• Supervises and trains kitchen staff in portioning, cooking methods, and adherence to recipes.
• Plans ahead and establishes a well-organized mise en place for smooth kitchen operations.
• Provides guidance on advanced cooking techniques and fine culinary details.
• Implements standard operating procedures, cooking techniques, and kitchen best practices.
• Collaborates with Sous Chefs to create and execute daily Chef’s specials.
• Develops and curates Member’s specials for Wednesday and Friday dining.
• Trains and mentors junior kitchen staff to enhance their culinary skills and efficiency.
• Oversees portioning of meat and fish, ensuring consistency and proper storage.
• Communicates daily with the Chef regarding seafood inventory and ordering needs.
• Organizes and conducts meetings with line cooks and front-of-house staff regarding Chef’s specials.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of all refrigeration units and storage areas.
• Promotes and enforces strong sanitation practices within the kitchen.
• Ensures thorough cleaning procedures are followed at the end of each shift.
• Completes and maintains daily temperature logs and sanitation records.
• Assists in banquet and special event preparation, ensuring smooth execution of large-scale meals.
• Collaborates with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless communication and service.
• Assumes leadership of the kitchen in the absence of the Sous Chef.
• Demonstrates proficiency in all savory line stations and the ability to work any station for both lunch and dinner shifts.
• Assists Sous Chefs with daily inventory management and ordering.
• Ensures adherence to scheduled cleaning routines and kitchen hygiene protocols.
• Upholds the club’s mission, vision, and values while fostering a positive kitchen environment.
• Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Chef and Sous Chefs.

Qualifications

• Good attitude and highly motivated self-starter.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or Country Club.
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or a related field preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to handle stress in a healthy and professional manner.
• Must be able to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Knowledge of and ability to use dishwasher and other kitchen equipment.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment which is typical of this position.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food safety certification.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Must be able to continuous repetitive motions.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a busy, noisy environment.
• Must be able to handle working conditions which may be cold, hot, humid, wet/slippery.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is an outline of job requirements and may not include all job functions that will be required by Miramont County Club. This description is subject to change without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Shift:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20