Golf Club Sous Chef - Events & Kitchen Lead

Troon Golf, LLC; Millsboro (DE); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employee meals

Job summary

Plantation Lakes Golf and Country Club in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Full-Time Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will assist with daily operation of the restaurant kitchen and play a key role in banquets, private events, golf outings, and other Food & Beverage operations.

The ideal candidate has prior culinary experience with supervisory or Sous Chef background, thrives in a high-volume environment, and demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and strong communication to deliver

Qualifications

• Previous culinary experience required; supervisory or Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant, country club, hotel, banquet, catering, or event environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen operations, sanitation, and food safety.
• Ability to lead by example and work alongside the culinary team.
• Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation and leadership of the restaurant kitchen.
• Help supervise, train, coach, and develop culinary team members.
• Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures and ensure all required tasks are completed properly.
• Work alongside the culinary team during high-volume service and events.
• Maintain consistent food quality, presentation, portioning, and recipe standards.
• Coordinate closely with the Banquet Director and Food & Beverage management team regarding upcoming events, menus, guest counts, timelines, dietary restrictions, and special requests.
• Assist with banquet preparation, event execution, and kitchen scheduling to ensure events are properly staffed and prepared.
• Maintain strong communication between the front-of-house, banquet, and culinary teams.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory management, product rotation, and proper food storage.
• Monitor food usage, waste, portion control, and other areas that impact food cost.
• Ensure proper sanitation, cleanliness, food safety, and health department standards are followed at all times.
• Help maintain organization and cleanliness throughout the kitchen, walk-ins, storage areas, and culinary workspaces.
• Assist with developing specials, banquet menus, seasonal offerings, and new menu items.
• Help ensure equipment is properly maintained and immediately communicate maintenance or safety concerns.
• Step into a leadership role when the Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager is unavailable.
• Assist other areas of the Food & Beverage operation as needed to ensure successful restaurant service and events.

Skills

Culinary experience

Supervisory experience

High-volume environment

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Job description

Plantation Lakes Golf and Country Club in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Full-Time Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. You will assist with daily operation of the restaurant kitchen and play a key role in banquets, private events, golf outings, and other Food & Beverage operations.

The ideal candidate has prior culinary experience with supervisory or Sous Chef background, thrives in a high-volume environment, and demonstrates leadership, teamwork, and strong communication to deliver