Sous Chef

Elkridge Club Position: Executive Sous ChefReports to: Executive Chef The Elkridge Club is seeking an Executive Sous Chef who will be responsible for the Club's high end a la carte restaurant operation. This position will have the creative flexibility to design and implement menus to maintain and improve the Club's competitive position with the finest area restaurants. The Club is currently recognized in the marketplace as having an excellent restaurant operation with top quality food and culinary staff. This is a great opportunity for an organized, passionate and energetic Chef to help our members and their guests enjoy incredible food in a private club setting. The successful candidate will enjoy being a leader of one of the best culinary teams in Baltimore. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Assistant to the Executive Chef. Position is responsible for a la carte dining operations and when chef is absent Oversees the work of the kitchen staffHelps maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen Assists with training of newly hired kitchen staffParticipates in employee evaluations and necessary disciplinary actionsDevelops menus Places orders for recipe ingredients including meats, seafood, produce and other supplies Supervises cooks and other members of the kitchen staffPossesses the ability to handle any menu ranging from breakfast buffets to corporate lunch meetings to formal dinners with multi-course meals that are individually platedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have the ability to multi-task while remaining focused on the goalMust have excellent verbal communication and leadership skillsBe able to express creativity through food selections, preparation, and presentationMust be detail orientedMust have the ability to remain calm in high stress situationsBe able to solve problems quickly under pressureDegree from accredited culinary schoolMinimum five years experience in a high end, high volume restaurant, Club, hotel, or resort settingCompetitive SalaryUniforms 401K, Health, and Dental InsuranceEmployee MealsVacation Golf Privileges