Sous Chef

Skokie Country Club; Glencoe (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Competitive salary

Paid Holidays

Free employee meal

Job summary

Skokie Country Club, located in Glencoe, IL, is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in managing the kitchen operations. The role requires experience in high-volume kitchens, strong leadership, and creativity in menu planning.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. The position offers competitive compensation starting from $75,000 to $85,000 annually along with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in a high-volume and/or upscale kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency in health and safety regulations, including ServSafe certification.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef with overall kitchen operation.
• Ensure member/guest satisfaction through effective kitchen management.
• Maintain menu creativity and align with industry trends.
• Supervise and motivate kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary techniques

Food preparation

Menu planning

Inventory management

Time management

Education

Culinary arts degree

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Health, dental and vision insurance after 90 days of continual employment for full‑time employees
• Short term and long term disability
• 401K after 1 year of continual employment for full and regular part‑time employees
• Paid vacation and PTO for full‑ and part‑time employees
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Paid Holidays for all employees
• Free employee meal included per shift for all employees

About Skokiecc

Skokie Country Club, located in Glencoe, IL, has one of the top performing private club F&B operations in the country. We currently do $4 Million in Food and Beverage sales annually. The budgeted food cost is 42% and the kitchen labor budget is just above $1 Million annually. 60% of our business is a la carte and 40% is banquet.

Job Description

Schedule flexibility is a must. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Sous Chef is responsible to assist the Executive Chef for the overall kitchen operation, ensuring maximum member/guest satisfaction through planning, organising, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration. Menu creativity and staying current on industry trends is critical to the success of this position. The ideal candidate will be one that can stay cool under pressure in a high‑volume restaurant operation.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in a high‑volume and/or upscale kitchen environment
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage kitchen staff effectively
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques, food preparation, and presentation standards
• Proficiency in health and safety regulations, including ServSafe certification (or equivalent)
• Experience with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal menu adjustments
• Skilled in inventory management, food cost control, and waste reduction
• Ability to perform and lead effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
• Culinary arts degree preferred, but not required

Overall

This is a perfect opportunity for a talented individual looking to ultimately advance towards an executive sous chef and Executive Chef role. The Club is known for excellent compensation and benefits packages, assisting with career advancement and providing a team‑oriented working environment.

Start Date

Immediate

Reports To

Executive Chef

Working Relationship

Works closely with Executive Chef, Catering Director and other food and beverage managers.

Directly Supervises

Kitchen staff

Personality / Work Traits

Passion for Food quality and presentation, organised, team motivator, detail‑oriented ability to communicate and work with others.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience starting from $75,000 - $85,000/yr

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand/walk for 6 or more hours
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth participation, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to reach hands and arms in any direction and kneel/stoop repeatedly