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Sous Chef – Part-Time / Seasonal Hours
Santa Fe Tennis & Swim Club | Santa Fe, NM
Pay: $20–$22 per hour, based on skills and experience, plus shared gratuities.
Santa Fe Tennis & Swim Club is seeking an experienced, dependable Sous Chef to join the team at our Match Point Café, which serves breakfast and lunch daily, year-round. This position supports our Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking, and occasional special events.
Our café is a hands-on, working kitchen in a friendly, family-oriented private club. We are looking for a motivated team player who takes initiative, works efficiently, and is willing to pitch in wherever needed.
Schedule & Availability
- Currently, approx 25 hours per week, with required availability Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- This is a year-round, part-time position with the opportunity to increase hours during our busy summer season, depending on Club needs.
- Hours may fluctuate seasonally, with fewer hours available during the slower fall and winter months.
- Occasional additional shifts and evening hours required for Club events, with plenty of advance notice provided.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, and cooking.
- Prepare and execute breakfast and lunch menu items with consistency, quality, and efficiency.
- Plan and prepare creative, fresh, and appealing grab-and-go food selections for our café's refrigerated display case.
- Assist with food preparation and service for Club events.
- Help monitor inventory, maintain proper food storage, and assist with ordering and stocking supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized kitchen and follow all food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assist with all kitchen duties, including cleaning, dishwashing, and closing procedures.
- Step in and take initiative as needed to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience, including line cooking and food preparation.
- Current New Mexico Food Handler Certificate or ability to obtain one upon hire.
- Strong cooking skills, time management, and ability to handle multiple orders efficiently.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a small team.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential to the success of our small kitchen team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and business needs.
- Valid driver's license and dependable transportation required.
Compensation & Benefits
- $20–$22 per hour, based on skills and experience.
- Shared gratuities in addition to hourly pay.
- Accrued paid time off (PTO).
- Opportunity for additional hours during the busy summer season.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable laws. Background check results will be evaluated in relation to the responsibilities of the position and the Club's commitment to providing a safe, family-friendly environment.
Join our team! We offer competitive hourly pay, shared gratuities, accrued PTO, a welcoming workplace, a beautiful setting, and the opportunity to work alongside our Head Chef in a small, collaborative kitchen.
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22