Yacht Club Restaurant Sous Chef/Expeditor (Evenings)

Position Title: Restaurant Sous Chef, Expeditor (Evenings) [À La Carte Dining]Department: Culinary OperationsDivision: Food and BeverageReports to: Executive Chef → Food and Beverage DirectorSupervises: Restaurant Line Cooks and StewardsCompany Summary: With over a century of rich history, the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club stands as a proud symbol of tradition, camaraderie, and a love for life on the water. While honoring our legacy, we also embrace a spirit of innovation driven by a desire to enhance our member experience in every way possible. We seek dedicated individuals who share our passion for hospitality and aspire to make a meaningful impact in our community. Whether you're a professional exploring a long-term career, seeking supplemental income, or a local resident looking for a fun summer job-we invite you to consider charting your course with us.Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing the evening à la carte food service in our restaurant dining rooms, serving as a senior leader in our kitchen. The Sous Chef will oversee the culinary team during the evenings and act as the expeditor during peak business hours, ensuring high-quality food preparation and impeccable service standards. This role involves coaching and developing team members with a hands-on approach to culinary excellence and organizational prowess, consistently delivering memorable dining experiences.Employment Status: Most new and returning employees are hired under a seasonal employment status. Seasonal employees can typically expect a consistent schedule from approximately April to October each year. At the end of each respective season, employees are encouraged to submit requests to transition to either year-round part-time or full-time status. Approval of these requests will be contingent upon the needs of the Club and the employee's performance track record.Qualifications:Minimum high school diploma or equivalent experienceTwo or more years of experience preferredAbility to work flexible hours, including key holidays, evenings, and weekendsDemonstrated strong organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPhysical capability to withstand prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, reaching, and twistingAbility to consistently lift over 50 lbsValid driver's license and a clean criminal recordDuties:Serve as a positive role model by:Embodying Club values and high standards that all members and staff are expected to upholdEffectively utilizing the various digital platforms used by the ClubMaintaining a collaborative and friendly demeanor while working to improve the member experienceAlways representing the Club wellProvide key assistance to the Club by:Leading and managing the evening culinary team to exceed the expectations of members and their guestsAssisting in the creation of menu items and specials, while ensuring quality and consistencySupervising line cooks and ensuring that kitchen operations are running smoothlyMaintaining constant awareness of restaurant flow and kitchen efficiency to deliver timely serviceOverseeing quality, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring compliance with best practicesContinuously seeking opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge related to culinary and service excellenceProviding coaching, support, and feedback to team members, fostering a positive work environmentAssume responsibility for the department by:Ensuring proper staffing levels while enhancing recruitment effortsManaging department schedules, ensuring publication at least two weeks in advance, and requesting team timekeeping adjustmentsMaintaining proper inventory levels while keeping storage facilities safe and organized at all timesRegularly communicating with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Director about issues and ongoing projectsEvaluation criteria include but are not limited to:Successful alignment with Club values and professional standardsExhibiting a collaborative spirit when working with members and staffDemonstrating the ability to make appropriate choices, especially in stressful situationsMaintaining good hygiene and a professional appearanceAll duties as outlined in this position profile