Restaurant Sous Chef

Ravenwood Golf Club; Ravenwood Estates (VA); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenwood Golf Club Restaurant is seeking a passionate Restaurant Sous Chef to join our culinary team. You will assist with food preparation, kitchen organization, and ensure all dishes meet our high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include supporting menu development, maintaining safety and sanitation, and collaborating closely with staff to deliver a superior dining experience. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in high-quality dish preparation and presentation.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen safety.
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.
• ServSafe certification is a plus and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and execution of high-quality dishes.
• Maintain kitchen organization and cleanliness per safety regulations.
• Monitor storage, rotation, and waste to minimize costs and ensure freshness.
• Assist in menu development and daily specials as needed.
• Uphold high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Kitchen safety

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Restaurant Sous Chef to join our culinary team at the Ravenwood Golf Club Restaurant. This position is perfect for a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is eager to contribute to a high-quality dining experience. Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation, kitchen organization, and ensuring that all dishes meet our high standards.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the preparation and execution of high-quality dishes in a timely manner
• Ensure food is consistently prepared and presented according to restaurant standards
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, adhering to all safety and sanitation regulations
• Monitor food storage, rotation, and waste management to minimize costs and ensure freshness
• Assist in menu development, including daily specials and seasonal offerings as needed
• Uphold high standards of food quality and customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a kitchen setting, preferably in a restaurant or golf club environment
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain) is a plus
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Working Conditions

ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements

• Able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Able to stand 100% of the time.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water.

Hourly rate commensurate with experience: $24.00-26.00/hr

Ravenwood Golf Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Ravenwood Golf Club is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.