Executive Sous Chef

Club Location:The Club at Tartan Fields - Dublin, OH

Arcis Golf team members thrive on anticipating needs, forging connections, and elevating experiences for our team, members, and guests. We are an inclusive team of unique individuals who show up each day with a grateful spirit, humble heart, and a genuine respect for one another.

The Club at Tartan Fields

Dublin, Ohio

Position Summary

The Executive Sous Chef at The Club at Tartan Fields plays a critical leadership role in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for members and guests. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef oversees daily kitchen operations, ensures consistency and quality in food preparation, supports culinary innovation, and leads the back-of-house team with professionalism and accountability.

This position requires a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, member-focused private club environment and is committed to excellence, consistency, and team development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Culinary Leadership & Execution

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.

Execute à la carte dining, banquet, tournament, and special event menus to club standards.

Assist in menu development, seasonal features, and culinary programming.

Ensure proper preparation, portioning, and plating standards are maintained.

Maintain a strong presence during peak service periods.

Team Leadership & Development

Supervise and mentor line cooks, prep cooks, and dish team members.

Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training kitchen staff.

Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.

Lead pre-shift meetings and maintain clear communication across the culinary team.

Serve as the acting Executive Chef in their absence.

Food Safety & Sanitation

Enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.

Ensure compliance with local health regulations and club policies.

Maintain clean, organized, and efficient workstations.

Monitor proper storage, labeling, and rotation of inventory.

Cost Control & Inventory Management

Assist in managing food costs and labor efficiency.

Oversee ordering, receiving, and inventory controls.

Monitor waste and implement systems to improve efficiency.

Ensure proper portion control and recipe adherence.

Member Experience

Collaborate with Front of House leadership to ensure seamless service execution.

Respond professionally to member feedback.

Support club events and culinary activations that elevate the overall member experience.

Qualifications

3–5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.

Private club, resort, or high-volume scratch kitchen experience preferred.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Knowledge of food costing, inventory systems, and kitchen operations.

ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain).

Culinary degree preferred but not required with relevant experience.

Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in a private club setting.

Key Competencies

Leadership & Team Development

Attention to Detail

Culinary Creativity

Operational Excellence

Time Management

Member-Focused Mindset

Professionalism Under Pressure

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Comfortable working in hot, fast-paced kitchen environments.

Arcis Golf provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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