Sous Chef
Salisbury Country Club – Midlothian, VA Full-Time Weekends, Evenings, and Holidays as Needed
Join Our Culinary Team at Salisbury Country Club
Salisbury Country Club is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team. We are looking for a chef with private club or resort experience who understands how to deliver consistent, high-quality food in a hospitality-driven environment.
This position is ideal for a chef who leads by example, works in a clean, organized manner, communicates well with the team, and can help execute both à la carte dining and banquet events at a high level. The strongest peer postings for this level of role consistently emphasize daily leadership, standards, staff development, and multi-format execution rather than pure creativity.
Responsibilities
Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations across club dining, banquets, and special events
Lead and support cooks during prep and service while maintaining quality, consistency, and timing
Help manage production flow, prep lists, station organization, and daily readiness for service
Train, coach, and develop line cooks and junior culinary team members
Maintain high standards for food presentation, flavor, portioning, and sanitation
Assist with ordering, inventory, receiving, and proper product storage
Help monitor cleanliness, organization, and safe food handling throughout the kitchen
Support banquet execution, member events, holiday programming, and other club functions
Work stations as needed and assist with expediting during busy service periods
Contribute to menu execution, daily features, and ongoing improvement of kitchen systems
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or strong Lead Cook in a private club, resort, hotel, or upscale dining environment
Experience with both banquet production and à la carte service
Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and organized kitchen systems
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment
Strong communication skills and professional presence
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
A culinary degree is a plus, but strong, relevant experience is equally valued
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Employee meals
Professional, team-oriented kitchen culture
Opportunities for growth within club operations
Benefits available for eligible full-time team members
Work Location
In person – Midlothian, VA
If you have club or resort experience, strong culinary standards, and the leadership skills to help drive a high-performing private club kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
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