Executive Sous Chef
New Albany Country Club•New Albany, OH
•Onsite
About The Position
The Executive Sous Chef serves as the second-in-command of the culinary operation and plays a key leadership role in maintaining the Club’s high culinary standards. This position works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations, menu execution, food quality, team development, sanitation, cost controls, and overall kitchen performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with strong organizational skills, creativity, professionalism, and the ability to motivate a high-performing team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of Sous Chef or senior culinary leadership experience
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with food costing, inventory management, and labor controls
- Knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and health regulations
- Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in a private club, upscale resort, luxury hotel, or fine-dining environment strongly preferred
- Culinary degree or professional certifications preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing all daily kitchen operations and food production
- Supervise and support culinary staff in preparation, cooking, presentation, and execution
- Maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and sanitation
- Assist with menu development, feature planning, and recipe standardization
- Manage food cost controls, inventory, requisitioning, and purchasing procedures
- Conduct daily raw cost tracking and inventory monitoring
- Expedite service during peak meal periods and Club events
- Assist with employee scheduling, payroll monitoring, and labor management
- Lead, train, coach, and evaluate the kitchen team members
- Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety standards
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and security of kitchen operations
- Assume full kitchen leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Collaborate closely with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional member experiences
Benefits
- First-day health insurance eligibility
- Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days are available after 30 days
- 401(k) with Club match
- Employee longevity program
- Complimentary employee meals
- Free convenient parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
