Sous Chef

Sous Chef needed for our rapidly growing restaurant, Lago Cucina, working with Executive Chef Dominic Rubino

The Sous Chef will lead the culinary and kitchen support staff and assist the Executive Chef in the overall management of the kitchen, assuring an efficient and effective Club operation. The Sous Chef will: build a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm, and superior service with the staff; train, motivate, and supervise subordinates.

• Prepare high-quality cuisine and supervise the culinary and support staff, with a heavy focus on à la carte dining

• Establish training procedures and guidelines and implement new procedures to strengthen quality performance

• Ensure employees are following appropriate personal hygiene procedures

• Oversee production and assist with food preparation. Ensure mis en place is completed prior to commencement of service. Train staff on the impact of portion control

• Be proficient in every station. Expedite during service volume; ensure that each dish leaving the kitchen is checked for quality, presentation, and correct temperature

• Maintain proper sanitation standards; confirm that all commodities are labeled and stored correctly on a daily basis. Ensure compliance with food safety and handling policies and procedures

• Keep the back of the house areas organized and clean

• Assist in loss prevention measures, control waste, and rotate product

• Keep up with trends and apply knowledge for use at the Club

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in menu writing of recipes and menu development.

• Assist with monthly inventory

• Meet the financial goals of the Food and Beverage Department while working collaboratively with other managers within the department

• Develop and cultivate positive peer and vendor relationships

• Support a culture of enthusiasm, teamwork, and superior service amongst all departments

• Follow and ensure compliance of all policies and standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Service Manual, and other Club-generated documents

• Any other tasks as assigned by the Chain of Command'