Executive Sous Chef

The Hillsboro Club is looking for an Executive Sous Chef to serve as "Second-in-Command" of the kitchen and to support the culinary operations at our prestigious private club. This position will be responsible for assisting in menu planning, food preparation, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining high standards of food quality and sanitation. We are looking for a candidate with previous hospitality experience in a management role and with a passion for creating exceptional dishes. 

The Club operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting and ending times, and hours worked in a week.

This is a full-time salaried position with a competitive compensation of $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year, paid biweekly. In addition to competitive pay, our employees also have access to health insurance, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

General Requirements:

• Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of soups, sauces and “specials” to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing and portion-sizing are as prescribed by club’s standard recipes.
• Assists the Executive Chef with monthly inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production.
• Assumes complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.
• Assists Executive Chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities.
• Consistently maintains standards of quality, cost, presentation and flavor of foods.
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Makes recommendations for maintenance, repair and upkeep of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Prepares reports, arranges employee schedules and costs menus and performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Personally works in any station as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Assists Executive Chef with the administration of kitchen personnel benefits (vacation, holidays, etc.).
• Consults with dining service personnel during daily line-ups.
• Assists in maintaining security of kitchen, including equipment and food and supply inventories.
• Assists in food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items.
• Expedites food orders during peak service hours.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates kitchen personnel.
• Coordinates buffet presentations.
• Reports all member and guest complaints to the chef and assists in resolving complaints.
• Understands and consistently follows proper sanitation practices including those for personal hygiene.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the Executive Chef.

Education and Experience:

• Food safety certification.
• Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association.
• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision health insurance
• Supplemental insurance for Life, AD&D, and more
• Generous retirement/401k benefits

Who we are:

Hillsboro Club Video

Founded in 1925, The Hillsboro Club is a private residence club for members and their guests in South Florida. Encompassed by the Atlantic Ocean and the inland waterway of Lighthouse Point, the Club is set on 15 acres of beautiful tropical landscaping with more than 1,000 feet of private sandy beach. The Club offers 144 Florida-style rooms and suites with balconies and varying views from oceanfront to garden and inland waterway.

The Hillsboro Club is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.