Culinary Lead – Sous Chef at a Luxury Golf Resort

Shea Properties; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO 120 hours/yr

7 holidays

401(k) plan

Job summary

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Rio Verde, Arizona, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, mentorship, and staff supervision. The role focuses on planning menus, cost control, safety, and delivering high-quality guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a supervisory kitchen role, strong cooking skills, and familiarity with high-volume operations. Benefits include insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; culinary certification preferred.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Sous Chef with daily kitchen operations and staff supervision.
• Plan menus, production, and purchase orders while controlling costs.
• Provide recipes, cost sheets, and maintain safety standards.
• Lead by example to create a productive, professional kitchen.
• Support hiring, training, and performance reviews in the kitchen.

Skills

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Cost control

Food safety

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

High School diploma

Culinary certification (ACF)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

BlueStar Resort & Golf in Rio Verde, Arizona, seeks a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations, mentorship, and staff supervision. The role focuses on planning menus, cost control, safety, and delivering high-quality guest experiences.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a supervisory kitchen role, strong cooking skills, and familiarity with high-volume operations. Benefits include insurance, PTO, holidays, and a 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.