Description

Discovery Land Company creates one-of-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in the some of the most beautiful places in the world. Through these environments, Clubs foster relationships, share unforgettable and life-changing experiences, embrace well-being, and inspire pure expressions of love, joy, compassion, and gratitude in all forms.

At Gozzer Ranch we believe that meeting the mission stated above is a promise we get to deliver on every day. Gozzer Ranch Employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities to create a viable and fun world for future generations, we do this by operating from our company’s unwavering values, learning, growing, and adjusting as we go.

As the Sous Chef for Gozzer Ranch you will be part of creating the Gozzer Ranch Experience. You may be asked to perform other tasks (outside of your key areas of responsibility) from time to time based on business needs. While performing all tasks at Gozzer Ranch we require passion and behavior that embodies our company values:

• PEOPLE ARE OUR PRIORITY
• WE RESPECT PEOPLE, PLACES, AND CULTURES
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING
• WE BELIEVE IN HAVING FUN

Your key areas of responsibility are outlined below:

Key Area #1: Leadership

• Directly oversee employee performance by leading employees to being the best they can be
• Conduct team meetings to discuss daily / weekly / monthly tasks and events
• Prepare and communicate employee schedules to provide adequate coverage for all operational areas under your leadership. Ensure schedules are sent out timely so employees have time to prepare for their work schedule while also having the ability to plan and organize personal life needs
• Develop and inspire a sense of urgency and motivated attitude amongst your team. Coach in a manner that brings the best out of people daily.
• Provide equal and fair opportunities for all employees.
• Clearly communicate property information to all employees.
• Provide recognition on a regular basis to support employee retention.
• Find solutions to any problems that arise concerning services.

Key Area #2: Member Experience and Vibe

• Ensure that each member and member guest receive outstanding service in a friendly environment. This includes promptly and professionally greeting and acknowledging every member and member guest, maintaining outstanding service standards, and possessing solid product knowledge.
• Communicate with membership to create an honest relationship where their service needs, food and beverage selections, and other dining-related services are known to you and your team.
• Exceed member and member guest expectations.
• Create 100% guest satisfaction by providing our Gozzer brand behavior and genuine hospitality.
• Give personal attention and take personal responsibility for a member and member guest experience.
• Promoting services and activities provided to Gozzer Ranch members.
• Understanding member and member guest needs. Provide them with personalized solutions by suggesting activities and facilities provided by the Club.
• Assisting in creating the service vibe with your team through service-minded experiences..

Key Area #3: Teamwork

• Work intentionally to include all co-workers to include peers
• Support Club wide services and events when possible
• Create good working relationships with ALL Gozzer Employees
• Maintain a courteous attitude toward ALL Gozzer Employees

Key Area #4: Daily Operations

• Schedules working hours for kitchen employees, always taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful to conserve labor cost.
• Assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under his/her supervision and instructs them in their work.
• Works very closely with Stewarding, whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly
• Works very closely with the Senior Chefs in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage, especially meats, fish, produce, etc.
• Discusses with the Senior Chefs and recommends menu price adjustments when warranted. Determines prices of unlisted food items with guidance of the Senior Chefs.
• Responsible for the quality of all food items prepared in the kitchen he/she supervises. Constantly checks food for taste, temperature and visual appeal. Ensures that all dishes are uniform and that established portion sizes are adhered to as per the specifications set out by the Senior Chefs.
• Ensures that spoiled or damaged serving utensils are not in use, i.e., cracked/chipped china, glassware, and trains staff to do the same. Notifies any non-usable products to the Stewarding Supervisor to record as breakage and ensures that par levels of equipment are kept up to date
• Prevent the use of contaminated products in any phase of food preparation and prevents employees who are ill or suffering from an infection from taking part in the preparation or handling of food.
• Constantly on the alert for new products which may improve quality of food or lower food cost or both. Makes suggestions to the Senior Chefs concerning improvements which would tend to make more satisfied customers and/or increase volume of business or profit for the operation.
• Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes every attempt to prevent the damage or loss of any property.
• Adherence to budgeted headcounts for his/her outlet according to budget and business level (labor payroll directly correlates to revenue and budget)
• Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and all local food safety regulations.
• Ensures that all safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures and Government legislation are adhered to.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Key Area #5: Recruiting

• Work with Human Resources and the Culinary to organize and create a recruitment plan that accurately identifies needs.
• Participate in activities to increase overall applicants to Gozzer Ranch
• Attend college career days, local job fairs and keep an online presence for posting all needed openings
• Be creative and innovative on ways to recruit and retain staff

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Prior food service management experience, preferred
• Must have strong overall knowledge of food and beverage service
• Must have knowledge and adherence to all state laws
• Comply with Idaho State Health and Wellness regulations
• Possess good computer knowledge
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members
• Knowledge of F&B operational requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Has complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes
• Understands the needs and direction of resort / club setting F&B
• Demonstrates flexibility and high energy levels
• Interpersonal skills, communicator, team player and gives direction.
• Ability to understand and carry-out verbal and written instructions independently
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations correctly
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, morning, and nights
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperatures to include inside and outside areas
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 25 lbs. of force on a frequent basis and up to 75 lbs. on an occasional basis independently or with help
• Ability to perform such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, crouching, walking, sitting, and carrying

About Discovery Land Company Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts throughout North America. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service. We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable. We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - http://www.discoverylandco.com

About Gozzer Ranch Golf & Lake Club Gozzer Ranch offers the perfect setting for living life to its fullest amid the grandeur and undisturbed beauty of the great Northwest. Whether you choose to spend these moments teaching your son or daughter to bait a hook, pampering yourself with a spa treatment, enjoying an unforgettable round of golf, or sailing in the summer breeze, these are the kinds of moments that create memories that will be cherished for generations to come - http://gozzerranchclub.com

Qualifications

• Prior food service management experience, preferred
• Must have strong overall knowledge of food and beverage service
• Must have knowledge and adherence to all state laws
• Comply with Idaho State Health and Wellness regulations
• Possess good computer knowledge
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members
• Knowledge of F&B operational requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Has complete knowledge and understanding of all cookery techniques and processes
• Understands the needs and direction of resort / club setting F&B
• Demonstrates flexibility and high energy levels
• Interpersonal skills, communicator, team player and gives direction.
• Ability to understand and carry-out verbal and written instructions independently
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations correctly
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, morning, and nights
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and temperatures to include inside and outside areas
• Ability to perform light physical tasks, exerting up to 25 lbs. of force on a frequent basis and up to 75 lbs. on an occasional basis independently or with help
• Ability to perform such activities as grasping, lifting, reaching, crouching, walking, sitting, and carrying