Sous Chef

Job description:

West Hills Country Club provides you with a unique golf experience, elegant facilities, and outstanding service – Located in Middletown, New York. One of the best golf course wedding venues in the Hudson Valley, West Hills wedding couples receive unmatched luxury without compromise. With delicious personalized menu options, West Hills is sure to be the first choice of those who demand the best on their wedding day.

The Sous Chef:

• Is responsible for performing all tasks within State and local safety and sanitation guidelines
• Is responsible for ensuring all food related menu items are served at their highest quality
• Works directly with Chef de Cuisine to organize and execute service of all menu items
• Is responsible for all daily kitchen operations including individual job performance of all line cooks
• Creative use of seasonally appropriate, local ingredients
• Works with the Chef de Cuisine on daily and weekly specials created based on our concept guidelines
• Properly executes the preparation of all banquet packages & catered events
• Ensures all Food Safety/sanitation requirements are met through implementation of Kitchen Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Monitors kitchen staff’s personal hygiene and employees adhere to uniform guidelines
• Properly trains all kitchen staff on menu items and station management
• Performs routine line checks of all stations to ensure quality and reduce loss
• Is responsible for opening and closing the kitchen based on restaurant standards

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to work a minimum of 55 hours weekly and expected to work holidays. Hour may vary due to seasonal volume of business
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work long hours standing
• Must be able to effectively communicate with management team regarding guest satisfaction
• Must be able to perform all standard knife cuts
• Must have strong working knowledge and culinary skills in basic cooking techniques

Preferred:

• Degree in Culinary Arts
• Previous leadership experience in full service restaurant

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years of age or older?
• Are you willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays?
• Have you ever applied / Interviewed at Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, The Grandview, Anthony’s Pier 9, Billy Joe's Ribworks, Torches on the Hudson, Blu Pointe, Pointe Grille, West Hills Country Club, Bistecca Italian Steakhouse, Bonura's Little Sicily, or Uncle Huck's Louisiana Kitchen before? If so, please specify which location(s).
• Have you ever worked for Shadows on the Hudson, Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel, The Grandview, Anthony’s Pier 9, Billy Joe's Ribworks, Torches on the Hudson, Blu Pointe, Pointe Grille, West Hills Country Club, Bistecca Italian Steakhouse, Bonura's Little Sicily, or Uncle Huck's Louisiana Kitchen before? If so, please specify which location(s).

Experience:

• Culinary: 5 years (Required)
• Kitchen Leadership: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30