Sous Chef

Scioto Country Club; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company‑s匹

Employee meals

Staff golfing privileges

Job summary

Scioto Country Club in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team. You will oversee daily kitchen operations of the Grille Room and lead the culinary staff to ensure high‑quality food and a superior dining experience for members and guests.

You will assist the Executive Chef with inventories, cost controls, menu planning, and staff development while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety. A strong focus on profitability and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree from post‑secondary culinary arts program preferred.
• Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association preferred.
• Three years in a food preparation encompassing all phases of food preparation and kitchen operation is required.
• Food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares or supervises kitchen staff responsible for daily preparation of soups, sauces and features per standard recipes.
• Assist Executive Chef with inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production.
• Conducts daily raw cost tracking counts to ensure items are accounted for.
• Assist Executive Chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high quality; control food and payroll costs for profitability.
• Submit ideas for future goals, operational improvements and personnel management to Executive Chef.
• Prepare reports, arrange employee schedules and costs menus and perform other admin duties as assigned.
• Assist in food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items.
• Check mise en place before service and inspect presentation to meet quality standards.

Education

Culinary arts degree

ACF certification

Food safety certification

Job description

Scioto Country Club is recognized as one of the top 25 country clubs in the United States and is one of only five country clubs to have hosted five different major championships. Recognized as both a Platinum Club and an Iconic Distinguished Club, two of the highest honors in the private club industry, Scioto actively seeks top talent to join our team.

Founded in 1916, Scioto has built a proud tradition of excellence, hospitality, and championship golf. Most recently, the Club hosted the 2026 U.S. Senior Open, welcoming the world’s top senior golfers and showcasing Scioto’s historic grounds, exceptional service, and dedicated team on a national stage.

Our commitment to excellence extends well beyond championship events. Every day, we strive to exceed our members’ expectations while creating a workplace where employees can develop their skills, take on new opportunities, and build rewarding careers. We invite you to become part of Scioto’s next chapter and contribute to the tradition that has defined our Club for more than a century.

Scioto Country Club is recognized as one of the top 25 country clubs in the United States and is one of only five country clubs to have hosted five different major championships. Recognized as both a Platinum Club and an Iconic Distinguished Club, two of the highest honors in the private club industry, Scioto actively seeks top talent to join our team.

Founded in 1916, Scioto has built a proud tradition of excellence, hospitality, and championship golf. Most recently, the Club hosted the 2026 U.S. Senior Open, welcoming the world’s top senior golfers and showcasing Scioto’s historic grounds, exceptional service, and dedicated team on a national stage.

Our commitment to excellence extends well beyond championship events. Every day, we strive to exceed our members’ expectations while creating a workplace where employees can develop their skills, take on new opportunities, and build rewarding careers. We invite you to become part of Scioto’s next chapter and contribute to the tradition that has defined our Club for more than a century.

Eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including paid time off; medical, dental, and vision coverage; scholarship opportunities; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; employee meals; and staff golfing privileges.

Title: Sous Chef

Objective:

The Sous Chef is a key member of Scioto Country Club’s culinary leadership team, responsible for overseeing the daily kitchen operations of the Grille Room, the Club’s three-meal restaurant. This position provides hands‑on leadership to the culinary team, ensuring consistent execution of high-quality food and an exceptional dining experience for our members and guests.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Prepares or directly supervises kitchen staff responsible for the daily preparation of soups, sauces and 'features' to ensure that methods of cooking, garnishing and portion-sizing are as prescribed by club’s standard recipes.
• Assists the Executive Chef with monthly inventories, pricing, cost controls, requisitioning and issuing for food production.
• Conducts daily raw cost tracking counts to ensure that all items are accounted for.
• Assists Executive Chef with supervision and training of employees, sanitation and safety, menu planning and related production activities.
• Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability.
• Submits ideas for future goals, operational improvements and personnel management to Executive Chef.
• Prepares reports, arranges employee schedules and costs menus and performs other administrative duties as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Assists in food procurement, delivery, storage and issuing of food items.
• Checks mise en place before service time and inspects presentation of food items to ensure that quality standards are met.

Education and Experience:

• Degree from post‑secondary culinary arts program preferred.
• Certification from American Culinary Federation or other hospitality association preferred.
• Three years in a food preparation encompassing all phases of food preparation and kitchen operation is required.
• Food safety certification.

Thank you for applying.