Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Lake Naomi Club is a premier and private second-home community located in the pristine Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, just two hours west of Manhattan. The Club surrounds one of the largest private lakes in the Pennsylvania Mountains and is recognized as one of the leading vacation communities in the country. Facilities are spread out over 3,000 acres and include a 9 hole USGA rated golf course, 18 soft surface tennis courts, 2 outdoor swimming pools, 56,000 square feet community center, 3 lakes, 3 ponds, 2 maintenance complexes, and an administrative office. 

Position Summary

Assist the Executive Chef in all duties.  Lead and inspire our kitchen staff in the creation of culinary masterpieces. Assist with designing the menu, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed. Execute and oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring the restaurant and company standards of quality and service are met.

To ensure success, you should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment. Top candidates are creative individuals with a passion for great food and excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new recipes to regularly update the menu.
• Keeping track of new trends in the industry.
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Clubhouse Manager and Executive Chef regarding office procedures & policies.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years BOH experience in a similar restaurant. 
• Qualification from a Culinary Institute. 
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts customers.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work in one of the premier private lake and club communities in the country
• Member-focused, collaborative workplace culture