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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Sous Chef is leading all back-of-house culinary operations at the University Club of Saint Paul. This role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food quality consistency sanitation and team performance across daily dining service private events and special functions. The Sous Chef is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced high-expectation private club environment.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Execution & Quality Control
- Execute menu items to established recipes and presentation standards
- Ensure consistency quality and proper portioning across all services
- Oversee prep production line execution and event plating
- Maintain strong expo leadership during peak service
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise and mentor line cooks prep cooks and dish team
- Assist with training coaching and performance accountability
- Foster a culture of professionalism urgency and teamwork
- Lead by example in attitude work ethic and culinary standards
Operations & Kitchen Management
- Assist in scheduling and labor control to meet budget targets
- Support inventory management ordering and cost control
- Ensure compliance with food safety sanitation and health regulations
- Maintain a clean organized and efficient kitchen environment
Events & Member Dining
- Execute high-volume banquet and wedding services with precision
- Collaborate with FOH leadership to ensure seamless service execution
- Support seasonal menu development and feature programming
Qualifications
- 3 years of kitchen leadership experience (upscale restaurant hotel or private club preferred)
- Strong banquet and à la carte experience
- Knowledge of food cost control and inventory systems
- ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Professional growth within a respected private club environment
- Opportunity to lead high-profile events and member programming
- Supportive leadership team and structured operations
Work Environment
The University Club of Saint Paul is a historic private club known for refined dining weddings and special events. This role requires flexibility including evenings weekends and holidays especially during peak event seasons.
If youre a driven culinary professional ready to take the next leadership step in a high-standard hospitality environment we encourage you to apply.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Kitchen Management Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Kitchen Experience
- Labor Cost Analysis
- Catering
- Cooking
- Cost Control
- Sanitation
- Knife Skills
About Company
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