Lead AM/Lunch Sous Chef — Breakfast & Lunch Line

Workstream; Rio Verde (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Tonto Verde Country Club is seeking an experienced AM / Lunch Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. The role oversees morning and lunch kitchen operations, supports prep and service, and ensures high standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, can direct cooks, and lead the kitchen through organized, efficient service. Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays is required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience as sous chef or lead cook.
• Solid knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
• Ability to train and supervise line cooks and prep staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute daily breakfast and lunch kitchen operations
• Lead, train, and support cooks and prep staff during assigned shifts
• Coordinate daily prep lists, station setup, and production needs
• Ensure all menu items are prepared according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation expectations
• Monitor food quality, consistency, ticket times, and plate presentation
• Maintain proper station pars and communicate product needs to culinary leadership
• Assist with receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and inventory control
• Monitor food waste and help maintain responsible food-cost controls
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness standards are followed
• Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership and culinary management
• Assist with daily specials, menu execution, and banquet or event preparation when needed
• Help maintain a professional, organized, and positive kitchen environment
• Step into any station as needed to support service
• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef with training, accountability, and daily kitchen operations

Skills

Line cook leadership

Food safety

Kitchen management

Knife skills

Strong communication

Job description

Tonto Verde Country Club is seeking an experienced AM / Lunch Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. The role oversees morning and lunch kitchen operations, supports prep and service, and ensures high standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, can direct cooks, and lead the kitchen through organized, efficient service. Availability for early mornings, weekends, and holidays is required to meet business needs.