Sous Chef

Overview:

ABOUT DRIVE SHACK

Drive Shack is a game-changing innovator in the entertainment industry, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional day and nightlife scenes. At Drive Shack, we don't just provide a place to unwind; we offer a destination where you can be yourself, let loose and create unforgettable memories.

We take pride in crafting exceptional experiences for our guests, from the moment they step through our doors to the time they leave. Our venues feature state-of-the-art technology and offer competitive, social entertainment through golf-related leisure and large-format entertainment, ensuring endless entertainment options for our guests.

We believe that good food and drinks are a vital part of any social outing, which is why we offer a chef-inspired menu and craft cocktails that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether it's a birthday party, corporate event, or just a night out with friends, Drive Shack has everything you need to make your outing truly unforgettable.

Responsibilities:

Job Purpose

The Sous Chef is responsible for all areas of the kitchen operations. This leader ensures a high standard of cleanliness and hygienic practice throughout the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a high-volume restaurant operation.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food

Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching, counseling, and conducting reviews

Attract, interview, retain and motivate associates while providing a safe work environment

Monitor, analyze and control labor and food costs

Prepare reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded

Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, cost and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal and special menus

Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef when absent

Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast

Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment

Comply with EcoSure and health code standards for sanitation

Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order

Direct proper maintenance of walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness)

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Proven culinary skills and able to lead, develop, and motivate staff

Ability to communicate effectively, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of applicable safety and sanitation procedures

Work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Knowledge of food cost, inventory management and purchasing

Valid driver’s license required

Bilingual speaker (English/Spanish) preferred

Experience in personnel management and problem-solving skills preferred

Education

High School diploma required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience

Specialty/Technical Training or BA degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Skills/Abilities/Personal Characteristics

Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures

Management skills

Familiarity with industry’s best practices

Leadership

Creativity

Hand-eye coordination

Time-management skills

Decision making

Handles pressure

Deals with uncertainty

Working Conditions

Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs

Evening, weekend, and vacation work will be required

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Drive Shack is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. Additionally, Drive Shack takes action to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.

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