Sous Chef — Private Club, Fine Dining, Growth

Genesis Distribution; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401k with match

Professional development

Gated community work environment

Job summary

Willoughby Golf Club seeks a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This hands-on role supports the Executive Chef in guiding staff, upholding exceptional food quality, and delivering a first-class dining experience for members and guests.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of progressive culinary leadership, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in menu development, costing, and HACCP standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Sous Chef preferred, within private clubs, fine dining, resorts, or high-volume kitchens.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, labor management, inventory systems, and kitchen operations.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support line cooks, prep cooks, and stewarding staff during daily operations and service
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and execution
• Assist with menu development, daily specials, recipe costing, and seasonal culinary programming
• Manage ordering, inventory control, product rotation, and kitchen organization
• Enforce sanitation, food safety, and HACCP standards throughout the kitchen
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while promoting accountability and teamwork
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration between front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Step into any station as needed during service and lead by example in a hands-on environment

Skills

Culinary leadership

Leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Willoughby Golf Club seeks a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. This hands-on role supports the Executive Chef in guiding staff, upholding exceptional food quality, and delivering a first-class dining experience for members and guests.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of progressive culinary leadership, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency in menu development, costing, and HACCP standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.