Sous Chef-Bullfrogs Bar

Benchmark Lanier Islands Resort is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team of culinary professionals in the preparation and presentation of high-quality food and beverages.

• Lead a culinary team in a fast-paced Bar and Grill outlet, working closely with and/or directly supervising kitchen staff in the preparation of all foods.
• Manage and ensure standards are being followed, delegate work to ensure optimum team efficiency.
• Ensure quality and consistency of food product in accordance with established standards while maintaining acceptable costs, minimal waste, and superior quality.
• Assist the F&B Purchaser with monthly inventories.
• Take a proactive role in the ongoing organization and sanitation of the work area.
• Advise F&B Purchaser as to needed products for ordering purposes on a daily basis.
• Develop daily specials for offering in the restaurant and bar.
• Develop a line of communication with front-of-house management and staff with daily line-ups and other opportunities.
• Handle staff disciplinary issues with the assistance of the Executive Chef, establish training standards, and prep standards for all stations of the kitchen.
• Develop and implement new menus based on trending concepts, locally available products, seasonality, and viability.
• Assist other culinary managers when necessary to better serve members/guests throughout the department.
• Report all daily events, including guest complaints, engineering issues, purchasing needs, and associate concerns via daily recaps.
• Participate in regular department meetings.
• Follow up on health inspection reports to take corrective actions when necessary.
• Submit ideas for future goals, operational improvements, and personnel management to the Executive Chef.

• Minimum 2 years in volume restaurant or Resort Culinary operation as kitchen manager, hotel sous chef, or restaurant chef.
• Graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Has or is able to achieve Food Safety Manager certification.

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A comprehensive training program.
• A fun and rewarding work environment.