Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Menus & Mentor Team

Bethesda Country Club; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Growth Opportunities

Team Culture

Job summary

Bethesda Country Club in Bethesda, MD seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, partner with the Executive Chef, and deliver exceptional dining experiences for members and events.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume settings, strong leadership, and a passion for mentoring teams while maintaining quality, consistency, and safe, cost-conscious kitchen practices.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive culinary experience in restaurants, private clubs, hotels, or banquet operations.
• Previous leadership experience managing kitchen teams in a high-volume environment.
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• High energy, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
• Passion for mentoring and developing culinary talent.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all culinary operations across Banquet Events, Club Grill, Trophy Room, Pub, Café, and Cabana.
• Lead, mentor, train, and develop a team of cooks, dishwashers, and culinary interns.
• Support menu planning, recipe development, and culinary innovation.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency standards.
• Monitor and control food costs while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Oversee inventory management and contribute to food cost controls.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, food safety regulations, and sanitation procedures.
• Collaborate with culinary and F&B leadership to execute events and member dining experiences.
• Analyze operational challenges, develop solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented culture focused on excellence and accountability.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Culinary Operations

Food Safety

Food Cost Control

Mentoring

High-Volume environment

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Bethesda Country Club in Bethesda, MD seeks a hands-on Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations, partner with the Executive Chef, and deliver exceptional dining experiences for members and events.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of progressive culinary experience in high-volume settings, strong leadership, and a passion for mentoring teams while maintaining quality, consistency, and safe, cost-conscious kitchen practices.