Sous Chef: Lead in Fresh, Scratch Kitchen

Abilene Country Club; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Vacation

Employee meals or dining privileges

Dining privileges

Opportunities for professional dev.

Job summary

Abilene Country Club is seeking a dependable Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for members and guests in Abilene, Texas. The ideal candidate will be organized, safety-minded, team-focused and experienced in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

The role supports the Executive Chef, ensures quality and portion control, and maintains food safety and sanitation standards while contributing to menu development and event support.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced scratch kitchen.
• Knowledge of proper sanitation and safety requirements for food service operations.
• Strong communication, organization, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, portion requirements, and production schedules.
• Assume responsibility for assigned menu items and kitchen functions in the absence of the immediate supervisor.
• Review menus and daily prep sheets with supervisors; organize work areas to support efficient kitchen operations.
• Check production needs against inventory and help plan backup items as needed.
• Inspect work areas, report problems or discrepancies, and communicate equipment maintenance concerns promptly.
• Assist with forecasting production quantities, completing production and event records, and supporting monthly inventory.
• Verify the quantity and quality of incoming products and ensure proper storage, rotation, and labeling.
• Operate kitchen equipment properly and use efficient startup and shutdown procedures.
• Assist with research, development, and testing of new recipes, menus, and special meals.
• Attend daily production meetings and provide input on menus, production needs, and service execution.
• Maintain positive employee relations through professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, and compliance with standards.
• Quality-test finished products for taste, texture, appearance, and temperature before service.
• Ensure food is attractively garnished, appropriately displayed, delivered on time, and not held beyond established holding time frames.
• Anticipate service needs with a sense of urgency and communicate member or guest feedback to the supervisor and/or Executive Chef.

Job description

Abilene Country Club is seeking a dependable Sous Chef to lead daily culinary operations and help deliver an exceptional dining experience for members and guests in Abilene, Texas. The ideal candidate will be organized, safety-minded, team-focused and experienced in a fast-paced scratch kitchen.

The role supports the Executive Chef, ensures quality and portion control, and maintains food safety and sanitation standards while contributing to menu development and event support.