Chef of Member Dining, Sports House

Who We Are

Since 1922, Westchester Country Club is an exclusive family-oriented private club located in Rye, New York. Westchester Country Club is among the top country clubs and proudly designated as a Platinum Club of America, ranking #29 out of the top 150 country clubs in the United States.

With over 1,600 members, Westchester Country Club offers world-class facilities including the main club property and the beach club on the Long Island Sound. Club members enjoy two championship golf courses and a 9-hole executive course, comprehensive tennis and squash facilities, various dining options, an on-site fitness facility and indoor pool, and other specialized amenities. Westchester Country Club also has two large banquet rooms, conference facilities, Member apartments, and guest accommodations.

About This Opportunity

We are hiring a full-time Chef of Member Dining to join our Sports House Team. This position is responsible for all culinary areas in the Sports House Restaurant and will report to the Executive Chef. This position also supervises the production of all a la carte production, as well as ordering and receiving of products. This position may also require covering other areas or off-site events and may be assigned other culinary duties according to business needs.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for hiring and training of Culinary, BOH staff on new menu items, menu descriptions and kitchen procedures, updating training power point, maintaining line prep sheets, maintaining line order sheets.
• Oversee all production staff to ensure adherence to recipes and use records, as well as adherence to butchering guidelines (tracking yields).
• Accountable for daily pre-shift meetings that give an overview of events and explain assignments for cooks where they may be needed according to production and business needs.
• Participate in daily pre-shift meetings in order to answer FOH staff questions daily; educate on ingredients in menus.
• Ensure that Culinary Updates are sent in a timely manner.
• Communicate all changes and new additions to all employees in a timely manner.
• Complete weekly schedule and submit to the Executive Chef based on the guidelines set forth.
• Ability to work and/or oversee any BOH Culinary hourly position as well as receiving food and culinary department goods.
• Responsible for maintaining food cost as set forth by Club policy.
• Responsible for executing daily purchasing according to par levels. Responsible for maintaining the proper flow and rotation of product in an effort to keep minimal product in house in an effort to ensure freshest products are being served to members.
• Monthly inventory count should be completed accurately & submitted no later than the 3rd of each month.
• Conduct weekly meetings with Sous Chefs & Tournants to review performance, cuisine, sanitation, and staff.
• Ensure all functions are set up 15 minutes prior to the start time and all cooks at their stations.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest sanitation level in the culinary department by enforcing weekly and daily audits and closing lists.
• Responsible for adhering to all state, county and city sanitation standards. Must train and uphold standards with the other department BOH staff on proper food handling and sanitation procedures daily.
• Responsible for updating menus for seasonality and as deemed necessary.
• Responsible for working directly with the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and the Food and Beverage Team on interviewing and hiring procedures, as well as ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Responsible for performing progressive discipline as needed including coaching, counseling, warnings and potential suspensions up to termination. This includes documenting any and all performance issues or incidents.
  
  

What You'll Need

• Culinary Degree preferred
• Current Food Handler /Sanitation license, with a clear understanding and commitment to impeccable sanitation practices
• Minimum 4 years in a culinary supervisory position with a large staff, preferably with some experience in a private Club
• Skill focused in Italian, American and Mediterranean cuisines
• Adhere to all WCC Management Guidelines, Policies, & Procedures (including WCC employee handbook, Culinary Department Guidelines and Mission Statement)
• Carry out all reasonable requests made by the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef, in a professional and timely fashion
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Available to work Weekends, Nights, Early AM shifts and Holidays
• Well versed in Culinary Terms and well-rounded in various line cook positions and roles (Prep, Line, production, pastry as well as Steward, Utility and Receiver)
• Strong understanding, demonstrated through previous experience of improvising new dishes utilizing by-products
• Thorough understanding of proper cooking methods
• Computer Proficient in Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word)
• Previous knowledge of Jonas POS System preferred
• Able to read labels and understand HACCP and MSDS material training guidelines
• Previous use of a costing program preferred
• Demonstrated desire for continued growth and learning
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, working professionally with members & employees
• Fluent and proficient in English language, and ability to communicate in Spanish is a strong plus
• Primarily works in a culinary kitchen, which is a fast paced, high pressure/stress environment. High action works with heat, and constantly working with and around other staff in a close environment
• Ability to work on a team to ensure smooth communication, cooperation and coordination with other team members at the Front and Back of the House to ensure professional and flawless Member experience
  
  

PAY RANGE

$120,000 - $135,000 compensation, commensurate with experience

What We Offer

At WCC, we believe that our biggest strength lies in the exceptional people who work for our organization to deliver memorable experiences to our members and their families. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and providing our team members a meaningful and rewarding career experience with us.

ALL Team Members Enjoy

• Complimentary lunch and dinner meals
• Free parking and uniforms
• Access to lifestyle discount program and employee assistance program (EAP)
• Numerous employee recognition events and activities
  
  

Benefits

We prioritize offering valuable benefits, wellness, rewards and recognition programs, compensation, time off, and resources to support the wellbeing and needs of team members and their families. We refer to these as our "total reward”, and provide our full-time, year-round employees with:

• Establish a Healthy Foundation – Several Cigna medical plan options, plus prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance.
• We’ve Got You Covered – 100% company paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
• Protect Against the Unexpected – Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance.
• Family Members with Four Paws – Pet insurance available to provide dogs and cats with health coverage too.
• Build Toward Retirement – 401(k) plan for retirement savings and education sessions to help foster financial literacy.
• Work/Life Harmony – Paid time off including vacation and personal days, 11 holidays, and more to enjoy time outside of work, take a break, and care for ourselves or others.