SOUS CHEF

Willoughby Golf Club is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This position plays a critical role in daily kitchen operations by supporting the Executive Chef in leading staff, maintaining exceptional food quality, and delivering a first-class dining experience for our members and guests. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about culinary excellence, teamwork, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with employer match.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Beautiful and secure work environment in a prestigious gated community setting.