What are the responsibilities and job description for the BANQUET CHEF DE CUISINE position at Farmington Country Club?
Job Details
Job Location: Farmington Country Club - Charlottesville, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service
Description
Responsible for the daily operation of the Special Events kitchen, including training and supervising staff; supervising the execution of house-made stocks, soups, and sauces; event menu writing, maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen; and managing production and purchasing based on the budget. Manages the Club’s staff meal program to ensure consistent quality and menu variety.
Qualifications
Responsibilities:
- Train and supervise Special Event Cooks, Garde Manger Chef, and Banquet Sous Chefs.
- Place orders for products needed for events and ensure proper quality upon receipt
- Oversee the prep and execution of all pre-function tastings
- Be present for and coordinate all holiday events and wine dinners
- Supervise the production of soups, stocks, and sauces
- Ensure the quality standards set forth by the Chef are upheld by the staff
- Ensure product consistency in accordance with the guidelines created in cooperation with the Executive Chef
- Hold daily meetings with Special Events kitchen staff
- Participate in regular meetings with the Special Events Culinary Leadership Team
- Present annual performance reviews to staff
- Contribute to the Event menu writing process
- Maintain an organized and sanitary work environment in accordance with the standards set forth by the Chef
- Maintain a positive and nurturing environment for both FOH and BOH team members
- Analyze and manage the financial performance of the Banquet kitchen and ensure that monthly and annual goals are met
- Attend monthly financial meetings
- Attend weekly BEO Meetings and weekly department meetings
Qualifications:
• A minimum of 5 years of similar supervisory experience in a professional kitchen is preferred