Sous Chef

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* Founded in 1999 on the windswept bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, *Arcadia Bluffs* offers players and guests a world-class golf experience as well as exceptional lodging and exquisite dining.
*What we offer:* * _Benefits START ON DAY ONE_ – medical, dental and vision * Company-paid group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability * _Flexibility_ – paid time off package * Competitive pay with growth potential opportunities * Health Saving Account with wellness incentives * 401k Plan with company match * Employee Assistance Programs * Employee dining, lodging and golf discounts * Uniforms provided * And more perks! *What you will be doing:* We are looking for a skilled *Sous Chef* with enthusiasm for food production, including restaurant operations, private events, and club events.
This position controls food and labor cost, handles continuous menu development, and is involved with the growth of the culinary team.
The Dining Room operates 3 high volume meal periods, 7 days a week from April through November.
*This position is seasonal.
* *Responsibilities* * Plans seasonal menus for restaurants and special events with Executive Chef * Schedules and coordinates the workload of kitchen employees, assuring that food preparation is economical and technically correct and within budgeted labor cost goals * Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are always maintained throughout all kitchen areas * Establishes controls to minimize food and supply waste and theft * Safeguards all food-preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident-prevention principles * Develops standard recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation that help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food costs; exercises portion control for all items served and assists in establishing menu selling prices * Attends food and beverage staff and management meetings * Consults appropriate departments about food production aspects of special events being planned * Cooks and directly supervises the cooking of items that require skillful preparation * Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained * Develops policies and procedures for back of house operations * Works with and coordinates all catering / banquet events with the appropriate team members * Establishes and maintains a regular cleaning and maintenance schedule for all kitchen areas and equipment * Provides training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff * Ensures that representatives from the kitchen attend service line-ups and meetings * Motivates and develops staff, including cross-training and promotion of personnel * Establishes buffet presentations * Maintains physical presence during times of high business volume *Physical Requirements & Working Conditions* * Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays * Must be able to be on feet for long periods of time and handle continuous repetitive motions * Required to climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend stretch and twist or reach * Push, pull or lift to 50 pounds * Work in hot, humid and noisy environments *Qualifications/Skills* * Proven experience as a Sous Chef (2 years preferred) * Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures * Experience in breakfast service required * Excellent record of kitchen and staff management * Experience in fine dining a la carte operations and banquet preparation is preferred, but not required * Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, POS) Check us out on Facebook or Instagram at *@arcadiabluffs *or visit our website for more company information at *www.
arcadiabluffs.
com* _Equal Opportunity Employer_ Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Flexible schedule * Food provided * Health insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Experience level: * 2 years Pay rate: * Yearly pay Weekly day range: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work setting: * Fine dining restaurant * Upscale casual restaurant Experience: * Culinary experience: 3 years (Preferred) * Kitchen management: 2 years (Preferred) Language: * English (Required) Ability to Commute: * Arcadia, MI 49613 (Required) Ability to Relocate: * Arcadia, MI 49613: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person