Market Chef

Summary:

- Oversee and supervise kitchen in all phases of food storage, production, purchasing, requisitioning and sanitation
- Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are ready for projected daily business
- Drive each shift to maximize production
- Handle personnel questions as they occur
- Be part of a team that wants to create a dining experience that is on par with the club culture
- Drive to help us all get better at what we do and to contribute to the greater good of our team
- Have a passion for reaching for excellence with the idea that we can always do better
- Must be willing to take on other areas as a team player at all times
- Be open minded to different approaches and feedback
- Help our community to live well

Starting rate: $70,000-80,000 annually

Essential Functions:

Opening/Closing

- Performs opening, closing and side work duties as instructed and according to club guidelines

Daily Operations

- Give direction in all areas of the kitchen including dish, prep, receiving, cooks and culinary supervisors
- Learn and practice our Mission and Core Values
- Ensure proper DOH protocols for hot holding, cold holding and labelling
- Ensure all Walk-ins are cleaned and organized throughout each shift
- Prepare food to specification of the operation
- Must be able to work and keep calm under pressure
- Ensure freshness and quality of all menu items
- Supervise line production at necessary times (expedite service)
- Cooperate with front of house manager to ensure best possible service for the Members
- Maintain Floor Operations
- Ensure all areas are ready for service
- Menu planning and execution within budgetary guidelines

Management of Staff

- Supervise all hourly staff daily. Focus on specific outlet assigned for any given day
- Resolve employee issues in conjunction with EC, HR and F&B Director
- Assign, direct, or change job assignments as necessary
- Verbal counsel and discipline employees; recommend any formal discipline to EC and F&B Director
- Review employees as needed: 45-day, 90-day and annual reviews
- Maintain proper Payroll protocols
- Lead and inspire daily

Other Job Functions

All other job duties as assigned by management. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Requirements

- Previous experience in Purchasing and Receiving for a multi-function F&B operation
- 5+ years of supervisor or lead cook experience in restaurant, hotel or country club settings
- Maintain proper food certifications specific to Chicago Laws
- Ability to be a leader with a desire to educate and empower team members, creating accountability standards
- Strong attention to operational and administrative detail
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills
- Team player with enthusiastic outlook and creative mind
- Ability to work well with others and be open to change and growth
- Understand the idea of diversity, inclusion and belonging as part of our culture at EBC
- Be able to contribute daily to improving or modifying our offerings
- Contribute to long-term culinary strategy and growth
- Huge understanding that there is no line between front and back of house. We are all working for the same result. To take care of our members on a daily basis
- Ability to be available for holidays and weekends. Flexible with schedule
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must have the ability to stand for prolonged periods of time

Benefits

Time Off & Retirement

- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company match up to 3%
- Value Sharing (Profit sharing)
- Holiday Bonus
- Paid Parental Leave

Health & Wellness:

- Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
- HSA and FSA enrollment options
- Short- & Long-Term Disability options
- Life Insurance: Basic coverage equivalent to annual income, with voluntary options for additional coverage
- Long-Term Care options: Coverage up to 50% of annual income
- Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Pet Insurance through MetLife

Employee Perks:

- Free workout privileges
- Employee discounts in the Shop, Spa & Salon services and in the Market
- Parking and transit benefits (pre-tax deduction)
- Access to Tickets at Work discounts
- Tuition reimbursement

East Bank Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug/smoke-free workplace.