Executive Sous Chef

Invited is a prestigious leader in the hospitality and service industry, renowned for its dedication to building meaningful relationships and enriching the lives of members, guests, and its more than 17,000 employees. Founded in 1957, Invited has grown to become the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide. The company currently manages over 130 country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs, each offering world-class amenities such as championship golf courses, state-of-the-art racquet facilities, resort-style swimming pools, modern workspaces, fitness centers, and finely crafted cuisine. Invited's commitment to excellence and an inclusive culture makes it a truly exceptional place to work and grow professionally.

The Executive Sous Chef position at Hartefeld National in Avondale, PA, represents a pivotal leadership role within Invited's culinary operations. In this capacity, you will be integral to delivering outstanding culinary experiences while supporting the Executive Chef by assuming full operational responsibility during their absence. This role is centered around managing day-to-day kitchen activities, including meal planning, procurement of food supplies and equipment, and overseeing meal production with a continuous focus on quality, consistency, and cost-efficiency. You will directly supervise, coordinate, and mentor kitchen staff to ensure that food preparation adheres to Invited's rigorous high standards.

As an Executive Sous Chef, you will actively lead efforts to control costs while maintaining compliance with health, sanitation, and licensing regulations critical to food safety and kitchen operations. This position also offers a developmental pathway, empowering you to build the knowledge and skills necessary to advance to an Executive Chef role. Key responsibilities include menu development and adaptation based on member attendance forecasts, maintaining exceptional cleanliness and food safety standards, managing inventory and budget needs for food and kitchen resources, analyzing operational reports to optimize efficiency, and fostering a positive and secure working environment.

You will play a vital role in shaping the culinary team, leading recruitment initiatives, optimizing staff scheduling, and ensuring that the kitchen operates seamlessly to support the club’s mission to provide memorable and superior dining experiences. Furthermore, this role is deeply engaged with members through daily interactions, capturing feedback, and reinforcing the reputation of the club as a premier destination within the community and hospitality industry. Your leadership will inspire excellence and contribute to Invited’s ongoing success as a distinguished private club operator.