Immediate Opening in Fort Lauderdale,FL,USA for a Sous Chef-Quick

Woodfield Country Club is a prestigious, private luxury country club located in Boca Raton, Florida. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and superior quality of services, Woodfield Country Club offers a refined and welcoming environment for its members. With a reputation as a Platinum Club of America, the club prides itself on delivering exceptional experiences across its facilities, including five distinct dining venues. Each venue provides a unique culinary experience ranging from casual poolside bites to sophisticated a la carte dinners and elaborate buffets. This variety allows members to enjoy diverse dining options in a luxurious setting. The club fosters a culture of teamwork, service excellence, and continuous learning, making it a top choice for hospitality professionals seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and upscale environment. Woodfield Boca Raton is currently seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary team. This full-time management position offers an exceptional opportunity for a culinary professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine in a luxury, high-volume resort or high-end restaurant setting. The ideal candidate will have a culinary degree preferred but not mandatory, paired with significant prior experience as an a la carte chef in demanding, quality-driven environments. Creativity, attention to detail, and a deep passion for the culinary arts are essential for success in this role. As Sous Chef, you will have the responsibility of overseeing the daily food preparation across all five dining outlets of the club. This role demands a hands-on approach to maintaining food production standards, cost control, eye appeal, and flavor consistency. You'll work closely with the Executive Chef to craft and refine menu specifications, develop specialty items, and innovate new dishes for both buffet and a la carte services. The responsibility for tasting and quality control before food reaches guests also falls under your duties, ensuring that every plate served meets the club’s high standards. Moreover, managing the kitchen team effectively is a critical aspect of this role. You will ensure that all kitchen staff are properly trained, understand station standards, and consistently adhere to sanitation and safety protocols. Scheduling and employee compliance with operational checklists are integral to maintaining a smooth kitchen workflow. Communication with front-of-house teams and gathering club member feedback will be important for continuously improving service quality. Woodfield Country Club offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings with club match, paid vacation, personal time off, and holidays. Other perks include on-site parking, direct deposit, employee referral bonuses, and a vibrant social environment through employee events and birthday recognition. As a drug-free workplace, candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen. This position provides a unique chance to grow within a supportive and distinguished private club community, committed to culinary excellence and outstanding member satisfaction.

• Culinary degree preferred
• Prior experience as an a la carte chef required
• Strong kitchen management skills
• Front of house experience
• Experience in high volume, high quality hotel or high-end restaurant
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen