About the Role
Waialae Country Club is a prestigious private membership club located in Hawaii, renowned for providing its members with premier facilities and services. It features a championship golf course that hosts the PGA Tour's Sony Open in Hawaii, offering an elite golfing experience to its members and visitors alike. The club is widely recognized within the industry, having earned the distinction of being a Platinum Club of America and receiving an Honorable Mention Platinum Club of the World. Additionally, it holds the prestigious ELITE status as a Distinguished Club by BoardRoom Magazine. These accolades reflect the high standards of excellence maintained throughout the club across its amenities and services.
The club offers a wide range of facilities beyond golf, including exquisite dining services, health and recreational amenities, and exceptional event hosting capabilities. The environment at Waialae Country Club promotes community and exclusivity, dedicated to ensuring its members enjoy memorable and top-tier experiences at every touchpoint. As a result, the club continually seeks highly skilled and dedicated professionals who can uphold its standards and contribute to a culture of excellence.
The role of Sous Chef at Waialae Country Club represents an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals eager to grow their careers within a dynamic and respected establishment. This full-time position is based in the club's Kitchen department and reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef. The Sous Chef will play a vital role in assisting with the leadership and management of daily kitchen operations, ensuring that every dish prepared meets the highest quality and presentation standards.
This role requires a proactive and skilled culinary leader who can train, direct, and inspire the kitchen team to deliver consistent and exceptional meals to the club's members, guests, and employees. The Sous Chef will help maintain food quality standards, oversee sanitation protocols, manage inventory levels, assist with ordering, and control costs effectively. The position also involves supervising the stewarding team, ensuring the kitchen and associated meal areas remain clean and organized.
Additional responsibilities include supporting the employee meal program by preparing meals according to established standards and managing all aspects of meal setup and breakdown. Flexibility is essential, as the Sous Chef must be prepared to cover various kitchen stations when needed and undertake other duties as assigned by senior kitchen leadership.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience, making it a rewarding opportunity for experienced culinary professionals who are looking to advance their careers in a prestigious and well-regarded private club setting. Waialae Country Club offers a supportive work environment that values skill, teamwork, and creativity, making it an ideal place for chefs dedicated to excellence in their craft to thrive and grow professionally.
Associate's degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school focusing on culinary education
3-5 years of related experience with supervisory experience and/or training
TB clearance
Food handler certification
Availability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
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