Banquet Sous Chef

We provide excellent benefits and perks, including the privilege of using club amenities! On a space-available basis, employees have the ability to play golf, tennis, or pickleball. Employees can also use the Employee Fitness Center and may purchase merchandise in one of our many shops. Our full-time team is also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, 401k, and other great benefits. We also make it easy to apply!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A BANQUET SOUS CHEF:

As the Banquet Sous Chef, you will be responsible for the daily leadership, preparation, production, and execution of Bonita Bay Club banquet and buffet culinary operations, including banquet event orders (BEOs), POETS Night, daily lunch buffets, staff meal, Sunday brunch, and Club special events. Working closely with the Executive Sous Chef, Executive Pastry Chef, and Director of Culinary Operations, this position maintains exacting standards for food quality, proper cooking technique, seasoning, mise en place, punctuality, sanitation, and kitchen organization. The Banquet Sous Chef serves as a hands-on leader, mentor, and clear communicator across the culinary, front-of-house, and stewarding teams.

JOB SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of three years of culinary management experience in a high-volume private club or comparable banquet operation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of professional cooking methods, large-volume production, banquet execution, food quality standards, and kitchen organization.
• Ability to competently perform and supervise all principal banquet kitchen production positions.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills; capable of making sound decisions under pressure.
• Maintain a current Florida-recognized Food Protection Manager certification, such as ServSafe Manager.
• Possess or obtain American Culinary Federation Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC) or Certified Executive Chef (CEC) certification within two years of assuming the role.
• Ability and willingness to work an irregular schedule consistent with seasonal business needs and to coordinate time-off requests in advance.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, bend and stoop, and lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Ability to pass a drug test

ESTIMATED SCHEDULE:

• In Season (January-April) available 5-6 days/week as business demands
• Shoulder Season (October-November & May) 5+ days/week as business demands
• Off Season (June-September) 40+ hours/week as business demands

ABOUT BONITA BAY CLUB

Bonita Bay Club is a private club renowned for the most extensive services, amenities, and facilities nestled in the center of Bonita Springs, Florida. Situated within 2400 pristine acres of the Bonita Bay community, half of which is preserved as natural habitat. The club boasts five championship golf courses crafted by designers Arthur Hills and Tom Fazio, a golf club fitting lab, a teaching academy, and a short game training zone. The club's Sports Center features 16 Har-Tru tennis courts, 15 pickleball courts, and a zero-entry resort-style pool. The 60,000-square-foot Lifestyle Center houses a cutting-edge fitness center, spa, and salon nearby. Bonita Bay Club has earned prestigious accolades, including Distinguished Club and Platinum Club status, and is recognized as one of America's Healthiest Clubs for its dedication to member and employee wellness.

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