Sous Chef - Ford's Colony Country Club
On-siteWilliamsburg, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, portion control, and plating standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary environment. Train and develop kitchen staff, foster skill consistency, and collaborate with wait staff to exceed guest expectations. Prepare creative cuisine with precision, assist the Executive Chef with planning, hiring, scheduling, and workflow management, and stay current with culinary trends to keep offerings fresh. Perform hands-on cooking tasks as needed. Full-time role with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Culinary school graduate with 5–6 years of experience preferred, with bilingual skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications a plus.
Required Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate
- 5–6 years of relevant experience
- Expertise in regional and national culinary trends
- Expertise in food preparation techniques
- Expertise in presentation styles
- Proven leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate a team
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to excellence
- Commitment to creativity
- Positive outlook
- Bilingual skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in Google Applications
Desired Qualifications
- Culinary school graduate preferred
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Dedication to outstanding customer service
- Clear, persuasive, and positive communication
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented
- Contributing to a collaborative and motivating kitchen culture
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