Sous Chef

Merion Cricket Club
Haverford, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

4 years

Job Details The Sous Chef reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. The Sous Chef supervises food production and personnel in the Main Clubhouse for all (4) dining venues. The Sous Chef supervises the AM Sous Chef, Jr. Sous Chef, and the line cooks. The Sous Chef is responsible for the food production tasks necessary to uphold the quality and cost standard expectations for The Merion Cricket Club.

Daily Responsibilities

Participate in the development of the kitchens business strategies
Create an environment for employees that is aligned with the company culture through constant communication and reinforcement
Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver the company experience
Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement
Work with executive chef to develop the rotating clubhouse menus
Ensure adherence to club standards of food quality
Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food
Ensure that unused food is stored properly in order to minimize waste and maximize quality
Assist the Executive Chef with recruiting and staff selection
Develop and implement training plan for employees that includes culinary skills, customer service skills and kitchen safety
Ensure that proper sanitation practices are followed
Keep current with local trends and competitors pricing, work on new ways to elevate the clubs culinary expertise
Exhibit a professional persona through uniform code and appropriate interpersonal communication

Success Factors:

Attention to Detail: work is thorough and accurate and held to the clubs high standards
Understanding the member: work toward the expectation of the member based on both the needs of the club and the member
Foster Teamwork: lead and motivate a team to strive for the highest level of performance
Relationships: build a trusting relationship with, co- workers, purveyors, and members
Delegation: organize production and training to enable work to be completed accurately and timely
Organization: Demonstrate and ability to prioritize and manage employees and products effectively
Drive: ambitious an organized approach execution to exceed personal and club objectives
Coaching: understanding how to get the most out of each individual and motivate them to continuously work hard

Qualifications & Skills

A.O.S. culinary degree preferred
Minimum of four (4) years hospitality culinary management experience.
Must be service oriented with a great attention to detail.
Background in cost control including food cost, labor cost, utilization of waste and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating manuals, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Serve Safe preferred.
Well rounded knowledge of kitchen equipment.
Must possess an understanding of private club style and F&B service with an emphasis on knowing members preferences.
Must possess a sense of urgency and a desire to satisfy members requests.
Must be dedicated to the position, the Club and the industry.
Must be motivated to get the job done no matter what obstacles appear.
Excellent inter-personnel skills required with a positive professional demeanor.
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills.
Must continue to expand culinary ability.
Must have a strong desire to succeed.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Salary & Benefits
The Merion Cricket Club will offer compensation appropriate for any combination of accreditation and experience in accordance with a $5 million F&B program. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance; participation in 401(k); paid time off; continuing education.

About the Club:

A beautiful setting, a competitive salary, a convenient location, and a dedicated team - these are just a few examples of what makes Merion an attractive place to begin or grow your career. Located one block from the train station, The Merion Cricket Club is a private family club on the historic Main Line in suburban Philadelphia. It is a lively and energetic environment filled with year-round racquet sports, first-class dining and banquet facilities, a new modern fitness center and a resort-style aquatics complex. MCCs dining program consists of four a la carte restaurants (including seasonal venues) and a catering facility capable of hosting 350 seated guests. This Clubs beautiful Porch and Cricket Room are the center of our highly regarded dining facility, and the F&B program can serve 350+ a la carte dinners across all of its restaurants on any given night. The Clubs banquet and catering portfolio spans small business meetings to elegant 200+ full wedding ceremonies and receptions. Service-oriented applicants willing to share their knowledge, professionalism and courteous personality will flourish in our Merion culture focused on providing exceptional member experiences in a team-oriented environment. Staff camaraderie is a cornerstone to providing this exceptional service and friendships are born over daily staff meals, our annual holiday party and employee appreciation events. Merion provides flexible work schedules as well as desirable full-time benefits including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan and life insurance.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k

Required Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Menu Development Skills

Quality Control Skills

Waste Management Skills

Training and Development Skills

Sanitation and Safety Practices Knowledge

Knowledge of Culinary Trends

Ability to Work Under Pressure