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Chef de Cuisine

Club Mission

"The premier private club experience, Laredo Country Club provides a family-oriented social setting devoted to promoting exceptional sport, dining, social and recreational member experiences. Our club is the place to be in Laredo with a warm friendly atmosphere for our family of members and staff."

Club Vision

"Our Family's Second Home"

Employee Mission

"To empower our family of employees through fostering a positive environment, we will provide the most vibrant atmosphere with quality amenities as the premier country club in South Texas, while enhancing the club experience by always striving for excellent service."

Position Description

We are looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to be the culinary leader responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, and safety. This role plays a key part in menu development, staff training, cost control, and maintaining an efficient, positive, and professional kitchen environment. As the restaurant is in its opening phase, the Chef de Cuisine will also collaborate closely with the GM and Executive Chef to establish operational systems, workflows, and culinary standards.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership

• Lead daily kitchen operations with professionalism and efficiency.
• Develop, test, and implement menus aligned with the restaurant's concept and brand identity.
• Ensure consistent food quality, flavor profiles, and presentation standards.
• Maintain a culture of creativity, discipline, and excellence.

Kitchen Management

• Oversee kitchen staff scheduling, task allocation, and performance.
• Train and mentor cooks, prep staff, stewards, and culinary apprentices.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ensure all team members understand daily priorities.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety according to health department regulations.

Cost & Inventory Control

• Manage food cost targets through portion control, yield optimization, and waste reduction.
• Create and update prep sheets, order guides, and recipe costing sheets.
• Oversee inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, labeling, and rotation procedures (FIFO).

Quality & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with local health department standards.
• Implement and maintain HACCP or equivalent food safety procedures.
• Conduct routine line checks and ensure all stations are set and fully stocked.
• Address issues proactively and maintain a safe working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of professional kitchen experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role (Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine).
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu development, and culinary techniques.
• Experience with restaurant openings is a strong plus.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams in high-pressure environments.
• Strong understanding of food cost management and kitchen financials.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and certifications (ServSafe or equivalent).

Benefits

• Competitive rate
• Performance Bonus - Tiered Scale
• Paid Vacation with rollover or payout
• Sick and Personal Time Off
• Uniforms provided by the Club

Furthermore

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skill that may be required.

How to Apply

Apply online at www.laredocc.com under "Join Our Team" or via email to Mrs. Daniela Groogan, Human Resources Director at hr@laredocountryclub.net

Please attach a resume and references.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores solo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9.