Jun 27, 2025

Chef de Partie

  • The Park Country Club of Buffalo
  • Williamsville, New York
Full time Restaurant Bar

Job Description


Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and other workers engaged in preparing and cooking food.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Observes kitchen staff engaged in preparing, portioning and garnishing foods to ensure that methods of cooking and garnishing and sizes of portions follow Park Club's standards.

- Provides instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking.

- Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes, such as sauces, during rush periods and for banquets and other special events.

- Responsible for the successful execution of banquet events and/or a la carte service.

- Assumes responsibility for kitchen in absence of Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef

- Secures area and checks coolers at the end of shift.

- Coordinate with Chef & Sous Chefs on food and BOH item purchases

- Creating and placing orders with vendors, specifying quantities, delivery dates, and specs.

- Manage incoming deliveries & insuring purchases are stocked in appropriate location.

- Negotiate prices with suppliers to secure best possible prices on ingredients based on sales volume

- Inspect deliveries upon arrival to verify quality and quantity of goods received, rejecting items that do not meet standards

- Monitoring stock levels of F & B items to prevent overstocking or shortages, ensuring proper FIFO of inventory

- Collaborating with chefs to source ingredients consistent with menu changes and seasonal availability

- Managing production, quantity and quality, including but not limited to, various stocks, soups, and sauces

- Manage production for satellite F&B operations within the property, Halfway House & Pool House.

- Maintain safe standards for food and dry goods storage & storage areas.


Requirements:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
  • Motivation - Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
  • Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one's conduct.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Education

  • Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school)

Experience

  • Three to seven years related experience

SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Computer Skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, inventory and order processing systems
  • Certificates & Licenses
  • ACF Apprenticeship or Culinary School graduate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Physical Abilities Lift /Carry
  • Stand C (Constantly) 10 lbs. or less F (Frequently)
  • Walk C (Constantly) 11-20 lbs. F (Frequently)
  • Sit O (Occasionally) 21-50 lbs. F (Frequently)
  • Handling / Fingering C (Constantly) 51-100 lbs. F (Frequently)
  • Reach Outward C (Constantly) Over 100 lbs. N (Not Applicable)
  • Reach Above Shoulder C (Constantly)
  • Climb C (Constantly)
  • Crawl N (Not Applicable)
  • Squat or Kneel F (Frequently)
  • Bend F (Frequently)
  • Push / Pull
  • 12 lbs. or less F (Frequently)
  • 13-25 lbs. F (Frequently)
  • 26-40 lbs. F (Frequently)
  • 41-100 lbs. F (Frequently)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)


Other Physical Requirements

  • Vision (Distance, Color)
  • Sense of Sound (Must be able to hear other people talking)
  • Sense of Smell
  • Sense of Taste

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Golf Privileges
  • Discounts on merchandise/apparel in the golf shop
  • Ongoing training and development



WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold (non weather) and extreme heat (non weather and weather related)




Compensation details: 0 Yearly Salary



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