The California Club was founded on December 24, 1888. In the late 1920s, membership purchased the land at 538 South Flower Street. Construction on the current seven-story clubhouse at 538 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, California, began in late 1928 and was formally completed on August 25, 1930.
Third Floor Dining Room
Position Summary: The California Club is in search of an Executive Sous Chef to serve as a partner and work with their talented, acclaimed Executive Chef, Roy Khoo. This is an opportunity to learn from the ‘best’ in your path of a well-managed career with an awesome employer.
Foodservice at the club is truly scratch production, blending traditional and progressive offerings. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated team player; career minded detail-oriented and capable of producing the diversity required in a traditional club with progressive palates.
The Executive Sous Chef must be a mature professional, one who is passionate about food; up-to-date with the latest food trends and has a strong understanding of, and be responsive to, organic, gluten free and other possible member requests.
Sunset Room
This individual shall be:
- A hands-on leader who manages, motivates and directs line staff to execute menu options and maintain a high degree of member satisfaction.
- Ensure consistency through quality standards and procedures. Processes, planning and training should also ensure that ticket time standards are met.
- Consistently executes member and club events. Has the ability to grow, expand and diversify event and banquet offerings.
- Provide leadership and guidance to his/her team and throughout the culinary program in general.
- Is flexible and accommodating when communicating with members. Is culinary creative and willing to assist in overall event design, set up and presentation.
- Is able to fully run the culinary operation in the absence of the Executive Chef.
- Is familiar with a Union houses and working closely with the rank & file.
Second Floor Dining
Job Requirements:
- Uphold the highest standards of sanitation and safety and ensures that all staff approach the standards with the same level of focus.
- Demonstrate a proven record of controlling expenses, food, and labor costs.
- Treat all staff with respect and in return, require that of his or her team.
- Ensure continuity of communication and teamwork with front of the house management and staff.
- Understand the California Club’s operation and challenges that member dining can present.
- This position requires a strong culinary acumen; be highly organized and has the ability to multi-task.
- Strong mental fortitude and ability to maintain composure in stressful and intense situations.
Additional Information:
- Annual food sales $6.3 MM; Total F&B Sales $8.1 MM.
- Actual food cost 47%, sales mix of 30% A la carte and 70% banquet.
- There are 29 FT culinary, 5-6 on-call prep cooks and 12 Stewards supported by an $2.1 labor budget.
- The Club maintains one (1) Kitchen and Employee Cafeteria. Management rates kitchen as a 4.5 out of 5.
The Club is known for Elegant Weddings Additional Information:
Dining Venue:
Third Floor Dining Room – Casual with 100 seats, serving Breakfast, Lunch Monday – Friday and Dinner Monday – Saturday.
Third Floor Patio – Casual with 60 seats, serving Lunch, Monday – Friday.
Third Floor Bar – Casual with 50 seats, serving Lunch & Dinner, Monday – Friday.
Third Floor Deck – Casual with 75 seats, serving Lunch only, Monday – Friday.
Overnight Rooms – The California Club offers an array of (51) fifty-one exceptional suites and rooms providing superior accommodations for overnight stays. The Club offers complete Room Service availability.
Private Parties – There are 22 Private with a seating capacity from 2 to 375 guests. The largest sit-down event the Club can accommodate is 375 guests.
The Club offers a respectful compensation package including a base salary based on experience and skill, Holiday bonus based on salary & tenure, health, dental & life insurance, 401k with match, dining allowance, parking, ACF dues plus other standard perks. Relocation allowance negotiable. Interested individuals should send resumes, a well-conceived cover letter, and supporting information (a digital Portfolio is encouraged) in strict confidence by Clicking Here.
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