Executive Sous Chef: Lead High-Volume Club Kitchen

RCS Hospitality Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an accomplished culinary leader to join as Executive Sous Chef, second-in-command to the Executive Chef. This hands-on role oversees all kitchen operations across à la carte dining, banquets and Club events, driving food quality, cost control, sanitation, and accountability to deliver an outstanding member experience.

You will mentor the culinary team, help with menu development, staffing and scheduling, and ensure consistency and high

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of progressive professional culinary experience in a high-volume operation.
• Private club, resort, hotel, luxury hospitality, or similarly complex culinary experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop employees, strengthen kitchen systems, and improve operational consistency.
• Working knowledge of food cost, labor management, scheduling, purchasing, inventory, recipe costing, sanitation, and quality control.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily preparation, production, and service across all culinary outlets and events.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, specials, production planning, and recipe documentation.
• Coordinate culinary staffing and production based on reservations, banquet event orders, and the Club calendar.
• Assume responsibility for culinary operations in the Executive Chef’s absence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume operations

Team development

Cost control

Sanitation & safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling systems

Inventory systems

Job description

Belle Meade Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an accomplished culinary leader to join as Executive Sous Chef, second-in-command to the Executive Chef. This hands-on role oversees all kitchen operations across à la carte dining, banquets and Club events, driving food quality, cost control, sanitation, and accountability to deliver an outstanding member experience.

You will mentor the culinary team, help with menu development, staffing and scheduling, and ensure consistency and high