Elite Private Club Sous Chef - Lead Dining & Events

Desert Mountain Club, Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Free onsite medical clinic

Job summary

Desert Mountain Club, located in North Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the culinary team under the Chef de Cuisine. You will ensure top-quality kitchen operations for dining services, events, and catering, while mentoring staff and maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in a high-volume restaurant, 2+ years in leadership, and a passion for upscale dining.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a full-service, high-volume restaurant environment.
• At least 2 years in a kitchen leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in upscale dining establishments preferred.
• Golf club or country club experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and coach a staff of culinarians and stewards ensuring all procedures are completed to department standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor culinary and stewarding staff while ensuring adherence to department standards and procedures.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented culture focused on delivering exceptional member and guest experiences.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations, including food production, preparation, sanitation, and staff assignments.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, and recipe execution.
• Oversee banquet, catering, and special event culinary operations in partnership with the catering team.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with scheduling, inventory management, menu development, recipe costing, and labor management.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and development, and ensure fair and consistent application of departmental policies.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and health department regulations.
• Build strong relationships with members through guest interaction and personalized service.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine or Director of Culinary.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Food safety

High-volume service

Job description

Desert Mountain Club, located in North Scottsdale, Arizona, is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to lead the culinary team under the Chef de Cuisine. You will ensure top-quality kitchen operations for dining services, events, and catering, while mentoring staff and maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in a high-volume restaurant, 2+ years in leadership, and a passion for upscale dining.