Executive Sous Chef

Bonita National Golf & Country Club, located in Bonita Springs, Florida is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Executive Sous Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Position Overview:

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading daily culinary operations across the Club’s dining venues, banquets, and special events. This hands-on leadership role ensures consistent food quality, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen efficiency while delivering an exceptional dining experience for members and guests. The Executive Sous Chef oversees kitchen operations in the Executive Chef’s absence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure delivery of exceptional culinary experience to members and guests across all areas.
• Directs ordering amounts, inventory levels, timing of orders, receiving, and equipment maintenance.
• Help the Executive Chef create recipes and support materials, such as recipe cards, descriptions, menu guides and/or pictures, menu costs.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products in order to maintain the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Customarily and regularly directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of two or more full-time associates, or their equivalent, in the Food and Beverage Kitchen department. Such responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling and disciplinary actions.
• Inspires the entire culinary team and drives accountability for ongoing improvement of food and beverage product and experiences by all culinary team members.
• Sets standards for and ensures accountability of all systems to achieve the highest level of quality, consistency, and controls across all culinary operations.
• Food safety and cleanliness across all food and beverage areas to exceed sanitation regulations and follow industry’s best practices.
• Financial and cost controls to ensure achievement of budgetary objectives.
• Assist in training systems to drive operational success and team growth.
• Oversees and assists the Executive Chef and actively reviews all scheduling and payroll for culinary team to ensure proper staffing levels to drive consistency and achieve budgetary objectives.
• Oversees culinary compliance with Troon’s Human Resources, corporate and facility requirements, and policies.
• Functions as a collaborative and fully engaged member of the Management team at the club.
• Seeks out, and provides, constructive, critical feedback from, and to, senior management teammates to foster ongoing personal and operational improvement across the food and beverage organization. Use feedback to drive measurable improvement.
• Seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to culinary operations.
• Maintain a visible and active presence on property during high peak business periods, special events, holidays and other critical operational times, to provide support, leadership and quality standards.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Ability to lead calmly during busy service periods and communicate effectively across departments. Able to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments

• Motivator and leader who can bring out the best in others by setting clear goals and expectations, holding them accountable for outcomes, providing consistent feedback, and support and through respectful interaction and professionalism.

• Proven experience managing or supervising a team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Verifiable strength in working closely with management to develop and execute the club's vision.

• Exhibit excellent organizational, technological, and time management skills.

• Experience in leading successful culinary operations at a private club or similar.

• Member-focused; delighted to meet the expectations and requirements of members and their guests.

• Possess high energy and genuine desire to interact actively with the membership on a professional and hospitable level.

• A keen eye for detail and driven by data.

Education/Certification:

• Current ServSafe Manager/ Certified Food Protection Manager certification.

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly stand, walk, and sit.

• Occasionally climbs or balances; stoops, kneels, crawls or crouches.

• Frequently uses hands; reaches with hands and arms.

• Occasionally lifts up to fifty pounds.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with computerized POS systems.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.

• Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).

• Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon Privé

Troon Privé is the private club division of Troon, the global leader in golf and club management. Dedicated exclusively to private clubs, Troon Privé partners with premier properties to deliver exceptional hospitality, personalized service, and outstanding member experiences. By combining industry-leading resources, expertise, and innovation with each club’s unique culture and traditions, Troon Privé helps create vibrant club communities where members, guests, and associates feel valued, welcomed, and connected. Our clubs are built on a commitment to service excellence, operational integrity, and creating memorable experiences that extend well beyond the golf course. Associates are empowered to grow their careers, develop their talents, and make a meaningful impact. Through a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning, our team members have the opportunity to be part of something special while helping shape the future of private club hospitality. Learn more at www.troon.com.