Sous Chef

The Sous Chef plays a key leadership role in our kitchen, working closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and kitchen operations. The ideal candidate has strong culinary skills, experience in high-volume or fine dining environments, and a dedication to developing both people and product. Daily Responsibilities • Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations • Supervises food production in the Main Clubhouse for all (4) dining venue • Supervises the AM Sous Chef, Jr. Sous Chef, and the line cooks • Maintain cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations • Participate in the development of the kitchen’s business strategies • Create an environment for employees that is aligned with the Club culture through constant communication and reinforcement • Provide employees with the tools and environment they need to deliver excellent experiences • Develop and implement strategies and practices that support employee engagement • Assist Executive Chef with developing and testing recipes in alignment with seasonal menus and Club standards • Ensure adherence to Club standards of food quality • Maintain product consistency by conducting inspections of seasonings, portion, and appearance of food • Ensure that unused food is stored properly in order to minimize waste and maximize quality • Assist the Executive Chef with recruiting and staff selection • Train and mentor culinary team members to foster growth and professionalism • Ensure that proper sanitation practices are followed • Collaborate on banquets, member events and specialty dining experiences • Keep current with local trends and competitors pricing, work on new ways to elevate the Club’s culinary expertise • Exhibit a professional persona through uniform code and appropriate interpersonal communication • Uphold a culture of excellence, respect, and continuous improvement Success Factors: • Attention to Detail: work is thorough and accurate and held to the Club’s high standards • Understanding the members: work toward the expectations of the members based on both the needs of the Club and the members • Foster Teamwork: lead and motivate a team to strive for the highest level of performance • Relationships: build a trusting relationship with co- workers, purveyors, and members • Delegation: organize production and training to enable work to be completed accurately and timely • Organization: Demonstrate and ability to prioritize and manage employees and products effectively • Drive: ambitious an organized approach execution to exceed personal and Club objectives • Coaching: understanding how to get the most out of each individual and motivate them to continuously work hard Qualifications & Skills • Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS) in Culinary preferred • Minimum of four (4) years hospitality culinary management experience • Must be service oriented with a great attention to detail • Background in cost control including food cost, labor cost, utilization of waste and equipment • Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating manuals, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals • Ability to work with a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. • Excellent conflict resolution skills • Serve Safe preferred • Well-rounded knowledge of kitchen equipment • Understand private Club style and F&B service with an emphasis on learning and knowing members’ preferences • Sense of urgency and a desire to satisfy members’ requests • Resourceful problem-solving skills • Excellent inter-personnel skills required with a positive professional demeanor • Demonstrated leadership and team building skills • Desire to continuously expand culinary ability • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Salary & Benefits The Merion Cricket Club will offer compensation appropriate for any combination of accreditation and experience in accordance with a $5 million F&B program. Benefits include health, dental and life insurance; participation in 401(k); vacation; sick/personal leave; continuing education. About the Club A beautiful setting, a competitive salary, a convenient location, and a dedicated team - these are just a few examples of what makes Merion an attractive place to begin or grow your career. Located one block from the train station, The Merion Cricket Club is a private family Club on the historic Main Line in suburban Philadelphia. It is a lively and energetic environment filled with year-round racquet sports, first-class dining and banquet facilities, a new modern fitness center and a resort-style aquatics complex. MCC’s dining program consists of four a la carte restaurants (including seasonal venues) and a catering facility capable of hosting 350 seated guests. This Club’s beautiful Porch and Cricket Room are the center of our highly regarded dining facility, and the F&B program can serve 350+ a la carte dinners across all of its restaurants on any given night. The Club’s banquet and catering portfolio spans small business meetings to elegant 200+ full wedding ceremonies and receptions. Service-oriented applicants willing to share their knowledge, professionalism and courteous personality will flourish in our Merion culture focused on providing exceptional member experiences in a team-oriented environment. Staff camaraderie is a cornerstone to providing this exceptional service and friendships are born over daily staff meals, our annual holiday party and employee appreciation events. Merion provides flexible work schedules as well as desirable full-time benefits including paid vacation, paid sick time, health insurance, dental insurance, eye insurance, 401k retirement plan and life insurance. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Food provided • Health insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Education: • Associate (Preferred) Experience: • culinary management: 4 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Haverford, PA 19041 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Haverford, PA 19041: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person