Executive Sous Chef Jobs

Willow Point Country Club is currently accepting resumes for the position of Executive Sous Chef.

Willow Point Country Club is located on Lake Martin, just south of Alexander City, Alabama. We are the crown jewel of the Russell Lands’ hospitality operation. Russell Lands is a property development and real estate sales corporation with involvement in several hospitality market segments including an upscale public restaurant and a boutique grocery store.

Our Club offers high quality a la carte dining and banquet services, operating from one central kitchen and two satellite kitchens. Candidate must have a positive attitude and project an outgoing personality. Must be trustworthy with an excellent work record that reflects dependability and progression. The candidate's team skills must be readily identifiable; former employers should hate to lose him/her. Must have an even temperament and be able to handle pressure. Should be able to interact well with and provide support to fellow culinary and front-of-house staff and management. Requirements include: culinary education with certificate, associates or bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in culinary operations; full working knowledge of all cookery line stations; and creative drive for professional development.

Attractive compensation package includes: Competitive salary, health, dental and life insurance, 401k with employer match, ACF dues, uniforms and professional development opportunities. Willow Point Country Club will pay all usual and customary interview expenses and will offer the selected candidate relocation compensation.

To be considered for this position email a resume, along with a cover letter and list of readily verifiable professional references to Register to View Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. References, employment history and educational credentials will be thoroughly reviewed. Serious inquiries only, please. Background check and drug screen required.
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We are looking for a Chef with extensive culinary experience and strong leadership skills in this high profile restaurant in the Town of Woodside. If you possess the managerial skills associated with the position of a lead Chef AND have a natural, creative flair, love of Italian- American cuisine, a background with wood-burning pizza ovens and pizza making --and enjoy providing guests with an innovative, healthy and delicious dining experience -- you're our candidate!

We are currently in the process of bringing a 20+ year establishment into a new and exciting era. A fresh, new look will greet our customers as they enter our doors to begin their dining experience. They will then be presented with new and exciting menu selections, featuring fresh organic, locally-grown products, clean, healthy cooking. We have already started our "Green" program by bringing in energy efficient equipment and environmental friendly products. We will continue to expand our efforts and awareness in this area.

We are unique in our operation as we are the only restaurant in our area with an exposed kitchen, wood-burning oven, with a choice of counter, dining room and outdoor patio dining experiences.

Duties to include:
Experienced Chef's culinary, managerial and administrative skills:

• expanding/reworking menus, following the Italian-American theme
• proven leadership skills in managing, training and building strong teams
• extensive repertoire of creative lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast dishes all beautifully and artistically presented
• maintaining tight food and labor costs
• maintain minimum of 95% health & safety scores
• producing the ultimate in taste and presentation, while maintaining profit goals
• monthly inventory, labor analysis and food costing reports
• product ordering
• Staff Scheduling, hiring and dismissal (when necessary)

A private premier club with a long history of hosting major golf championships is seeking an experienced Sous Chef. Close to NYC, the Club features a 65,000 square foot clubhouse with a la carte, casual, golf course snack stands and banquet facilities. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef. Responsibilities include preparing, cooking, and presenting food according to Club standards as well as training and supervising kitchen staff.

Job Requirements:
The ideal candidate must possess strong culinary skills in both hot and cold preparations. Strong production skills are also necessary for this position. Our Sous Chef is responsible for planning meals, procuring food supplies and the production of meals. The Sous Chef is required to meet budgetary guidelines of food, labor and miscellaneous costs. Applicant will coordinate the work of, and supervise, kitchen personnel ensuring all food preparation is correct and in compliance with the Club's high standards. Candidate will construct a prep list and will have the ability to interpret Banquet Event Orders to execute Club events from start to finish. This position will gain complete knowledge of AM and PM operations and will learn to solve any challenges that may arise, such as expediting priorities during all shifts. Candidate must have a take charge attitude with strong management skills.

Experience:
Prefer candidate to have at least 3 years in a busy, upscale, high volume kitchen. A culinary school degree is required.

We offer top-of-the-line benefits. Please fax or e-mail resume/CV to Register to View or Register to View