POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lead Cook at CommonGround is a unique position within the F&B industry. During the golf season, the F&B operation consists of a high-quality bar menu and a banquet menu that is used to support the many tournaments hosted at the facility. Although the position is fast paced and demanding during the in-season, the six months during the off-season allows the Lead Cook the opportunity to have an excellent quality of life with a very limited menu and extra time off.
COMPENSATION
$50,000 + tips Annual Salary - Benefits eligible
DUTIES
- Plate and garnish meal items in accordance with recipes provided
- Supervise the work of line cooks to ensure that all given tasks are completed in a timely manner
- Ensure that all cooking stations are adequately stocked with the necessary meal ingredients and cooking equipment
- Ensure that all cooking stations and kitchen surfaces are cleaned and disinfected before and after each shift
- Adhere to standard food rotation practices to reduce food wastage and minimize the risk of contamination
- Assessing the quality of delivered food supplies to ensure that it meets restaurant standards
- Uphold quality standards as set forth by CommonGround Golf Course
- Maintain a professional image at all times
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Act as the Manager on Duty in the absence of upper-level management
- Oversee the training, scheduling and supervision of the kitchen staff
- Work closely with the food and beverage manager to ensure adequate coverage
- Develop high quality bar menu suitable for a golf course and modify as needed
- Ability to cross utilize products
- Submit accurate month end food inventories on time
- With food and beverage manager, review financials monthly
- Coordinate with the Golf Management team on all Tournament & League F&B needs
- Work closely with the Bar Manager to create and promote new and innovative F&B events and catering offerings to grow revenue
- Assist in the management of the cleanliness of the facility
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of management/supervisory experience
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Organized
- Proficient in Word, Excel, & POS Systems
- Great people skills
- Culinary training preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is frequently performed indoor and outdoor with frequent exposure to extreme temperatures
- Work is performed in a daily fee golf course setting where golf operations occur year-round
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work performed is physical in nature and requires sufficient stamina and strength to:
- Occasionally squat and kneel to perform duties
- Occasionally climb ladders and reach overhead to perform clubhouse maintenance
- Frequent step up/down and to safely operate and enter and exit golf carts and vehicles
- Occasional lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds from floor to overhead to stock products
- Ability to operate a variety of equipment, including pickup trucks, golf cars, and other golf operations related equipment
BENEFITS
- CommonGround offers a competitive employee benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401k retirement plan
- Employee meals
- Playing and practice privileges