JOB SUMMARY: Assist the Head Chef in overseeing and managing the kitchen operations and staff. Assist in creating menus, ordering food, maintaining a safe, clean kitchen, and providing menu choices to suit a wide variety of members. Help instill a positive work culture in the kitchen that creates a cohesive team and promotes growth and improvement in the dining experience for our members and guests. Jacksonville Country Club hosts numerous golf events, private parties and weddings throughout the year in which the Head Chef and Sous Chef must cater to.
Please Note: The current Executive Chef is planning to retire in a couple of years. The individual who is employed as the Sous Chef would be a strong candidate to become our next Executive Chef.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Chef in all food production in dining areas and events.
Assist in developing and implement new menus. Menu planning requires creativity to meet current dining trends, while also offering traditional menu items in order to meet the various demands of the membership.
Assist in controlling food and labor costs as well as helping take monthly food inventory.
Assist in maintaining the highest food quality and sanitation standards.
Approaches all encounters with members and guests in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
Attend meetings/trainings as required.
Accurately perform administrative tasks as required.
Other duties as assigned such as clubhouse equipment and maintenance items.
QUALIFICATIONS
Have a culinary arts degree from an accredited school is preferred
Past supervisory experience in kitchen operations
Understanding of the private club hospitality business preferred
Experience in fine dining and banquet settings
Ability to speak effectively to vendors/suppliers, members, guests and club employees.
Good understanding of useful computer programs (MS Office, POS, Menu software)
WORKING CONDITIONS
Required to stand for long periods of time, walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, twist and reach; work in hot, humid and noisy environment
Daily computer work.
Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor settings, with some events often taking place in the elements in different seasons.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18 - $22 / hour.
Schedule:
Holidays
Weekends
Tuesday – Sunday. However there are some Monday events that are required.
JCC is open 5 days a week November through March and 6 days a week April through October.
Benefits:
Vacation – 1 week after 1 year / 2 weeks after 3 years / 3 weeks after 10 years
Group Health Insurance – eligible to contribute in group health insurance plan
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays – New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Jacksonville Country Club is located in Central Illinois. We are committed to providing the highest quality dining, social, and recreational experiences to its members and guests. JCC is celebrating our centennial this year. JCC is an 18 hole, Tom Bendelow designed golf course measuring 6500 yards.