Full Job Description
Hackensack Golf Club is a Private Club set on beautiful 160-acre property in Bergan County, New Jersey. We are a team-oriented, service-driven, family centered club with a robust membership and food & beverage program with multiple food service outlets.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pay
- Career advancement opportunities within our Club
- Comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision package
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick)
- 401(k) Plan, eligibility after 1 year of employment
- Life insurance
- Uniform provided
Position: Sous Chef
Department: Culinary
Supervisor: Executive Chef
Supervises: Cooks, Pantry and Dishwashers
Summary of Responsibilities
The Sous Chef is responsible for monitoring and ensuring that all systems and standard operating procedures are met for all areas that directly report to them. Kitchen personnel will also be under the Sous Chef's supervision.
Preferred candidates should have prior experience within a fine dining restaurant, or high-end kitchen. The Club operates one main kitchen, banquet kitchen, and one pool kitchen (seasonally). We also host private golf outings, wine dinners, themed special events, weddings, etc. Club hours vary with the season.
Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities:
- Supervise and direct staff with the daily preparation of soups, sauces, specials etc. to ensure that standards are being met
- Utilize a hands-on approach to training and development of kitchen staff
- Maintain standards of quality, cost, presentation and flavor of foods
- Work in any station as needed
- Maintain organization in kitchen and storage areas
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of all work areas, utensils, and equipment
- Create weekly specials
- Train and educate staff on new menu items and changes in procedures for current menu items; monitor and hold staff accountable for implementing the changes
- Supervise, train and evaluate kitchen personnel
- Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage
- Reports all member/guest complaints to the Chef and assists in resolving complaints
- Stay current on regional and national food trends, seasonality, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Chef
Skills:
- Coordination
- Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Strong Communication
- Leadership
- Time-Management
- Ability to Multi-Task
Work Styles:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Cooperation
- Persistence
Required Education/Experience:
- Culinary Arts degree preferred
- Cook: 5 years (Mandatory)
- At least 3-5 years supervisory experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Pay rate:
Shift:
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Weekly day range:
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oradell, NJ 07649: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Culinary experience: 5 years (Preferred)
- Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person