Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $73,000.00 - $80,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Health Insurance
wellness benefits
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
career advancement
Secure work environment

Job Description

Willoughby Golf Club is a prestigious private golf club known for its exceptional amenities, picturesque landscapes, and commitment to providing a memorable experience for its members and guests. Located in a beautiful gated community, the club offers a blend of recreational, social, and dining opportunities that cater to golf enthusiasts and families alike. The club’s dedication to quality and excellence extends beyond the greens to its dining facilities, where culinary expertise plays a critical role in member satisfaction and overall club prestige.

We are currently seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This role is vital in supporting the Executive Chef to ensure a seamless kitchen operation that delivers high-quality food and a first-class dining experience. The Sous Chef will lead the kitchen staff, including line cooks, prep cooks, and stewarding staff, to uphold the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and execution.

This hands-on leadership position demands a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about culinary excellence and teamwork. The Sous Chef will assist in menu development, oversee daily specials, manage recipe costing, and contribute to seasonal culinary programming to keep the club’s offerings fresh and exciting. Additionally, this role encompasses managing ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and overall kitchen organization to maintain efficiency and reduce waste.

Ensuring rigorous adherence to sanitation, food safety, and HACCP standards is essential to safeguarding the health of members and guests. The Sous Chef will play a key role in training, mentoring, and developing kitchen staff, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams. A significant part of the role includes stepping into any kitchen station as needed during service hours, demonstrating leadership by example in a hands-on capacity.

This opportunity offers a competitive salary that reflects experience and expertise, along with a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Additional perks include a retirement savings plan with employer match and opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the club’s vibrant community. The work environment is welcoming, secure, and set within one of the area’s most desirable gated communities, making it an ideal venue for culinary professionals seeking to grow their career in a respected private club setting.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef preferred
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Effective communication abilities
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask under pressure
  • Knowledge of food cost controls, labor management, inventory systems
  • ServSafe Certification preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience
  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef preferred, particularly within private clubs, fine dining restaurants, resorts, or high-volume kitchens
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of food cost controls, labor management, inventory systems, and kitchen operations
  • ServSafe Certification preferred

Job Duties

  • Lead, supervise, and support line cooks, prep cooks, and stewarding staff during daily operations and service
  • Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and execution
  • Assist with menu development, daily specials, recipe costing, and seasonal culinary programming
  • Manage ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and kitchen organization
  • Enforce sanitation, food safety, and HACCP standards throughout the kitchen
  • Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while promoting accountability and teamwork
  • Maintain strong communication and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
  • Step into any station as needed during service and lead by example in a hands-on environment

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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