Sushi Chef

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This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations: The Madison Club, set outside of La Quinta, CA.

The Madison Club is seeking a Sushi Chef to join the Food and Beverage Culinary Department.
The Sushi Chef will use his/her extensive knowledge of local and imported products to create menus and lead the Club’s sushi stations by providing innovative, fun, and exciting menu items to our members and guests. The Sushi Chef will oversee, hire, and train sushi cooks and assistants to maintain exceptional levels of service. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities
• Create and oversee daily operating procedures for execution of sushi menu in accordance with business operating objectives, i.e., food cost, inventory control, portion control, quality of food, productivity, labor cost, speed in service.
• Ensure the items prepared are always of the highest quality possible, both in presentation and taste; perform regular spot checks for menu accuracy and taste in all areas.
• Recommend or create new menu items utilizing research on new or local products, trends, and member requests which deliver on financial target and quality expectations.
• Hire, schedule, train, coach / mentor, develop and manage performance of culinary employees.
• Schedules working hours of all sushi employees, taking into consideration the volume of expected business but careful at all times to conserve labor costs.
• Train employees on sushi menu standards so execution can occur when not present.
• Anticipate daily business levels and ensure proper scheduling, inventory, and preparations for service, minimizing any spoiled or contaminated products.
• Control the quality and quantity of the ingredients, suggest modifications, or other ingredients to be used which may yield a better profitability.
• Works very closely with the Senior Chefs in determining quality and quantity of ingredients used with a view of eliminating waste/spoilage, especially meats, fish, produce, etc.
• Discusses with the Senior Chefs and recommends menu price adjustments when warranted. Determines prices of unlisted food items with guidance of the Senior Chefs.
• Works very closely with Stewarding, whose duty is to keep kitchen areas clean and orderly.
• Aid in the supervision of culinary employees to ensure all cleaning schedules, temperature records, opening/closing checklists are completed daily.
• Champion a clean and safe work environment by ensuring all safety, health, and food handling standards are followed.
• Ensure high level of food safety management system including HACCP and all local food safety regulations.
• Checks maintenance of all equipment located in the area he/she supervises and makes every attempt to prevent the damage or loss of any property.
• Assist with any member or guest issues/concerns in a professional and courteous manner.
• Attend department meetings and trainings as necessary.

Qualifications
Culinary degree or certificate strongly preferred.

Food handler card requited within 7 days of hire.

At least five (5) years of culinary experience in high end sushi restaurants
Prior culinary leadership experience in a at high end restaurant, resort, or private club preferred Experience working in a wide range of culinary skills and styles.
Extensive knowledge of sushi preparation.
Experience sourcing local ingredients and creating menu items based upon seasonal ingredients.
Extraordinary attention to detail, quality, taste and service.
Knowledge of all food products - local and imported.
Knowledge of F&B operational requirements.
Thorough understanding of all occupational health and safety issues.

Additional Requirements
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours/schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits
• Competitive Pay or Wage Range
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

The Company’s good faith estimate of the hourly rate it expects to pay for this role is $95,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

About Discovery Land Company

Founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman, Discovery Land Company specializes in building luxury residential private club communities and resorts throughout North America. We have grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 20 world-class projects in our portfolio. Our communities are distinct with their own architectural styles, world-class amenities, and high levels of service.
 

We don’t build buildings, but rather we build settings where families can create intergenerational memories and enrich their lives in exquisite and untouched sanctuaries. These settings offer a casual and comfortable sense of community through outstanding clubhouses, premier golf courses, welcoming staff, world-class culinary offerings, and outdoor pursuits. To ease and enrich your experiences, Discovery holds itself to the highest of service standards. Every decision we make is driven by one fundamental objective: to make the time you spend with the people you care about most not merely enjoyable, but memorable.

We are extremely grateful to be recognized as one of the world’s top mid-sized employers for 2018 by Forbes magazine. For more information about our company - https://discoverylandco.com

About the Project - The Madison Club

The Madison Club is the most exclusive private residential community in La Quinta, California offering the finest golf and club facilities in an intimate and sophisticated setting. In this tradition, it is a place of effortless grace and charm.  The ambiance is one of quiet sophistication, intimacy and understated luxury.  Offering a limited number of homes and memberships, The Madison Club is the modern interpretation of California’s classic old-line country clubs - https://madisonclubca.com/