About the Role
Description
Landscapes Golf Management and Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club are seeking Sous Chef for the golf season. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional to contribute to an exceptional dining experience during the golf season and assist in leading the culinary team.
Lake Barrington Shores Golf Club is recognized as one of the premier boutique golf clubs in Chicago's northwest suburbs. We welcome both residents and non-residents of Lake Barrington Shores to enjoy golf, dining, and a variety of membership options. Our beautiful 18-hole course winds through rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and peaceful ponds, offering both challenge and beauty for golfers of all skill levels.
The clubhouse features a fully stocked pro shop and an inviting restaurant with stunning views of the 100-acre Lake Barrington.
Our Values Bring Us Together; Our Expertise Sets Us Apart. We at LGM believe these values are instrumental to our daily operations. LGM Values: Do the Right Thing, Take Care of Each Other, Find a Way, Lead, Be the Best To learn more about Landscapes Golf Management visit www.landscapesgolf.com .
JOB SUMMARY
Assists the Executive Chef in all kitchen functions, including menu development, food purchasing, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, sanitation and cleanliness, managing employees, training in cooking, preparation, plate presentation, portion, cost control, and sanitation and cleanliness.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the values of LGM
Ensure all LGM policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, and training programs are followed and completed on time.
Monitors and maintains compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation, serving, and building maintenance.
Plans, directs and participates in the preparation of food for the club under the instruction of the Executive Chef.
Assists with employment and termination decisions, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel as appropriate.
Maintains appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, and food storage areas.
Checks the quality of raw or cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
Checks and maintains proper food holding and refrigeration temperature control points.
Checks in stock orders delivered by vendors and assists with inventory management.
Instruct cooks or other workers in preparing, cooking, garnishing, or presenting food.
Works with the Executive Chef to plan and price menu items, establish portion sizes, and prepare standard recipe cards for all new items.
Supervises or coordinates activities of cooks or workers engaged in food preparation.
Ensures that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
Schedule personnel as required for anticipated business activity while ensuring that all positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.
Inspect supplies, equipment, or work areas to ensure conformance to established standards.
Collaborates on how food should be presented and create decorative food displays.
Assists in planning, budgeting, or purchasing for all the food operations.
Oversees the continuous training of kitchen employees on kitchen equipment, utensils, cleanliness, sanitation practices, first-aid, proper lifting and carrying techniques, and handling hazardous materials.
Collaborates with other personnel to plan and develop recipes or menus, considering factors such as seasonal ingredients availability or the likely number of guests.
Demonstrates new cooking techniques or equipment to staff.
Ensures that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs.
May meet with guests to discuss menus for special occasions like weddings, parties, or banquets.
May assist with the preparation of required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules, in an organized and timely manner.
May be required to direct the set-up and/or takedown of course events and complete necessary reports for the event.
Maintains the confidentiality of LGM, employee, and member/guest information.
Demonstrates a commitment to the work and success of the club and the Company by bein