The Country Club of Rochester is seeking a talented and experienced Executive Sous Chef to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to manage and execute high-quality a la carte and banquet services, supervise a dedicated kitchen staff, and contribute to creating an exceptional dining experience for our members. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and skilled culinary professional looking to advance their career in a prestigious, family-oriented club environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Execute production and service for both a la carte and banquet operations.
• Supervise a staff of 20 .
• Commit to offering the finest dining experience in the area.
• Develop daily and weekly specials demonstrating skill, creativity, and showcasing seasonal ingredients.
• Maximize hours worked and production time, ensuring efficient use of time and high team output.
• Proactively manage cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards, training staff to high cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Be a hands-on, engaged leader, able to teach, motivate, and develop cooks.
• Uphold standards of production and execution in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Work stations as scheduled and as business demands.
• Play an integral role in advancing program processes, standards, and culture towards building a dynamic culinary team.
• Manage inventory and ordering duties.
• Communicate effectively with dining room staff to educate and assist in their development.
• Full availability and a flexible schedule are required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail; ability to multi-task
• Prepares and serves food items consistent with Club standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-rounded experience, comfortable with cooking a range of dishes
• An undeniable desire to learn, teach, and grow in their career.
• Be able to stand/walk for 8 hours; bend, push, pull; lift 30 lbs.

Education and Experience: