SOUS CHEF

Job Title                                Sous Chef

Reports to                             Executive Chef

Level                                      Experienced

Job Location                         Boca Woods Country Club - Boca Raton, FL

Position Type                      Full-Time

Education Level                  Undisclosed

Job Shift                                 Any

Job Categories                      Culinary, Hospitality

Position Summary:

The Sous Chef is a hands-on culinary leader who supports the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in the daily operation of the culinary department at Boca Woods Country Club. This position leads assigned shifts, maintains exceptional food quality and presentation, and ensures production and service standards are consistently executed across à la carte dining, banquets, special events, and other club outlets.

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Assist in Culinary Leadership: Support the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in directing daily culinary operations. Lead assigned shifts, set expectations, maintain accountability, and ensure the kitchen is staffed, organized, and prepared for service.
• Maintain Food Quality & Execution: Maintain Boca Woods standards for flavor, temperature, presentation, portion control, consistency, and timing. Perform regular line, prep, buffet, and service checks and immediately address deficiencies.
• Hands-On Cooking & Menu Development: Remain actively engaged in production and service while contributing to seasonal menus, daily specials, club events, buffets, and member dining experiences.
• Production, Ordering & Inventory: Assist with production planning, ordering, receiving, inventory control, par management, product rotation, and storage standards while supporting food-cost objectives.
• Sanitation, Safety & Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and professional kitchen. Ensure food-safety practices, sanitation standards, equipment procedures, and applicable regulations are consistently followed.
• Team Development: Coach, teach, mentor, and develop cooks and prep staff. Reinforce standards, provide real-time feedback, recognize strong performance, and participate in performance management when appropriate.
• Banquets & Special Events: Work with the culinary leadership team to execute weddings, tournaments, holiday events, private functions, and other high-volume events with strong organization, timing, communication, and attention to detail.
• Cost Control & Stewardship: Support food and labor cost goals through accurate production, portion control, waste reduction, proper product utilization, and efficient deployment of labor.

Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required.

• Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of progressive culinary experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities; private club, upscale hotel, resort, or fine-dining experience preferred.
• Education: Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in multiple culinary disciplines, including grill, sauté, roasting, garde manger, and foundational pastry techniques.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead, train, coach, and motivate a diverse culinary team.
• Time Management: Ability to maintain quality and standards in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and changing service demands.
• Creativity: Strong eye for presentation, consistency, and detail with an interest in seasonal and member-focused cuisine.
• Certifications: ServSafe Food Handler and/or Manager certification preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This position description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of essential job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Compensation:

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time position eligible for full benefit package such as: 

• • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Sick/Personal Time Off
  •  Holiday Pay