Sous Chef

GAGE PERSONNEL; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkshire Country Club in Reading, PA seeks an experienced Sous Chef to lead a high-end kitchen. You will assist in menu development, supervise staff, and ensure consistent quality, presentation, and food safety for a la carte and banquet service.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef, coordinate with front-of-house, and cover shifts as needed. A culinary background in fine dining and ServSafe certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Culinary degree preferred or equivalent work history.
• Two years of experience in a comparable position and setting.
• Prior experience cooking in a fine dining environment.
• Working knowledge of standard kitchen tools and equipment.
• Knife skills and knowledge of cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and handling procedures.
• Excellent oral communication and listening skills.
• Ability to take direction and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef in managing all a la carte facilities.
• Help create menu items and recipes; inform on daily changes.
• Coordinate with Banquet Chef for staff duties and training.
• Maintain portion size, plate presentation and food safety.
• Oversee kitchen staff, hiring, supervision, coaching and counseling.
• Ensure teamwork between front and back of house and uphold standards.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the Executive Chef's absence.
• Handle ordering and invoicing paperwork as needed.

Skills

Culinary experience

Knife Skills

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

## Sous Chef**Reading,PA**Posted: 10/16/2026Employment Type:HospitalityIndustry: PROFESSIONAL CAREERSPay Rate: $50,000 - $60,000## Job DescriptionThe Berkshire Country Club is committed to providing its members and guests exceptional recreational and social activities by providing the best staff, service, and facilities. Our vision is to provide the highest level of member focused hospitality in the Central Pennsylvania Region by providing the best available service and facilities to our members and their guests.**Essential Responsibilities:**The Sous Chef responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following.* Arrives promptly to work as scheduled in proper uniform.* Work in a team-oriented environment and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.* Assists Executive Chef in managing all a la carte food facilities.* Assist the Executive Chef in creating menu items and recipes.* Informs Executive Chef regarding daily changes and projected business.* Participates as necessary in weekly menu and special planning; attends weekly Food & Beverage meetings as necessary.* Coordinates with the Banquet Chef, assuring all employees are present, are knowledgeable of that day’s duties, and are performing their duties in accordance with standards set by the Executive Chef.* Follows up by frequently checking employees to see that assigned duties are being performed correctly.* Ensures consistency in portion size and presentation of food.* Enforces proper food handling procedures, minimizing public health risk, and preventing product waste.* Familiar with each station in the kitchen and is willing to perform any job as necessary when needed.* Assists the Executive Chef with hiring, supervision, training, coaching and counseling of staff.* Be a focused and consistent evaluator of personnel, ensuring that standards of conduct and delivery are met; this includes oversight of high standards of appearance, hospitality, service, and cleanliness of the kitchen facilities.* Ability to problem solve for sudden challenges and give clear directives.**Essential Responsibilities continued:*** Ensure that teamwork and synergy exist between the front of the house and back of the house staff through proper communication.* Knowledge of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards.* Ensures FIFO food rotation system and verifies all food products are properly dated and organized for quality assurance.* Assume 100% responsibility for the quality of the products that are served.* Assist with paperwork such as ordering and invoicing.* Assume complete charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.* Reports all member/guest complaints to the Chef and assists in resolving complaints.* Performs all other duties as assigned by management.**Education/Skills/Experience:*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.* Culinary graduate preferred or documented work history equivalent.* Prior experience cooking in a fine dining environment.* Working knowledge of standard kitchen tools and equipment.* Knife Skills, and knowledge of cooking methods.* Knowledge of food safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.* Two years of experience in a comparable position and setting.* Excellent oral communication and listening skills.* Ability to take direction, work independently and work as a team.**Licenses and special Requirements:*** ServSafe Certification* Available to work required schedule shifts (weekend, holiday, and evening shifts)* Will be subject to a background check.* PA Child Abuse Clearance**Physical Requirements:*** Ability to work under pressure, in a noisy environment, and around a large number of people.* Ability to walk and stand for long periods.* Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push a cart, pull a dolly or hand-truck.* Ability to learn and retain knowledge of menus (preparation techniques, side items, ingredients, allergens, etc.)* Ability to listen to member requests and respond in a clear and articulate manner.* Frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds: occasionally lift and carry up to 35 pounds.* Continuous repetitive motions throughout shift.* Ability to reach with hands and arms in any direction; grasp, hold, carry.* Ability to articulate with precise directives.* Vision and manual dexterity are required to prepare food with kitchen tools and equipment.* Work in hot, humid, environment.