Sous Chef - Beach & Tennis Club
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Pebble Beach, CA, USA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Hospitality
- Posted
Must have
- Five years of luxury resort or hotel experience.
- Two years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
- Food safety certification.
- Excellent cooking, supervisory and sanitation skills.
- Knowledge of all stations.
- Broad knowledge of varied cuisines and ability to integrate regional ingredient to menus.
- Ability to present cooking demonstrations.
- Computer knowledge of MS Office Suite including word, Excel, and cost control apps.
- Valid California driver’s license.
Nice to have
- Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship under highly respected chef at a premier restaurant, resort of hotel property preferred.
- Certification by the American Culinary Federation and certification as a Sous Chef preferred.
Full description
The Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring the highest quality preparation of fine cuisine for The Beach & Tennis Club. The Sous Chef will direct the preparation of food, upholding the highest standards of culinary quality.
Company Background:
Pebble Beach Company, (“PBC” or “The Company”) headquartered in Pebble Beach, California, owns and operates the world-famous Pebble Beach Resorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, and Casa Palmero. The Company also operates five renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links, home of the 2027 U.S. Open, Spyglass Hill Golf Course, The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, and the Tiger Woods designed short course, The Hay.
Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at Pebble Beach, Forbes Five-Star certified since 2014, Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility, and a diverse offering of culinary and retail experiences. PBC annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of daily food orders.
- Check the quality of daily specials before service.
- Conduct daily Huddles with culinary team and participating in front of house Huddles.
- Interacting with guests regarding special needs and requests.
- Able to maintain a professional attitude in a high-volume environment.
- Willingness to adjust schedule based off levels of business
- Prepare weekly schedule for all cooks in accordance with business needs, avoiding over staffing and overtime.
- Prepare and submit daily requisitions using systems in place e.g., Eatec.
- Train all kitchen employees in their individual duties and required knowledge and skills.
- Mentor and manage kitchen employees.
- Must be able to work holidays, weekends, including special events
- Control waste and spoilage through constant attention to detail, logging waste per SOP.
- Perform month-end inventories.
- Assist in seasonal menu review and revisions.
- Prepare and cook food to the highest standards in a timely manner.
- Report any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions directly to the Engineering department.
- Communicate effectively with staff from both the front and back of the house.
Required Skills:
- Five years of luxury resort or hotel experience.
- Two years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
- Food safety certification.
- Excellent cooking, supervisory and sanitation skills.
- Knowledge of all stations.
- Broad knowledge of varied cuisines and ability to integrate regional ingredient to menus.