Sous Chef

MEDINAH COUNTRY CLUB • Medinah, IL

12d • $60,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join our culinary team in our formal, fine-dining restaurant, The Fireside, on property. This is an exceptional opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in an elevated, member-focused environment and is committed to excellence, consistency, and refined hospitality.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of progressive culinary experience (fine dining, upscale hotel, or private club environments preferred, but not required).
• Prior leadership experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Experience with high-touch, member-focused service environments preferred, but not required.
• Exceptional attention to detail, plating, and presentation.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting environment.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent work experience.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Nice To Haves

• fine dining, upscale hotel, or private club environments preferred, but not required
• Prior leadership experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Line Cook preferred but not required
• Experience with high-touch, member-focused service environments preferred, but not required.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef De Cuisine in overseeing daily kitchen operations for The Fireside restaurant.
• Execute and maintain refined, seasonally inspired menus with precision and consistency.
• Help to train and mentor line cooks and prep staff in the kitchen.
• Ensure proper execution of dinner service, tasting menus, wine dinners, and special events.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Enforce sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness standards in compliance with local regulations.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost controls as needed.
• Assist in menu development, tastings, culinary innovations.
• All other duties as assigned by the Chef De Cuisine or Executive Chef.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and wages
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Generous PTO package
• 401(k) with employer match
• Uniforms and meals provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed