Sous Chef
About this role
- Assist the Executive Chef in managing day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Lead and supervise culinary staff during service, ensuring speed, quality, and consistency.
- Train, coach, and develop line cooks and prep staff.
- Oversee food preparation, plating, and presentation standards.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Monitor inventory levels, assist with ordering, and reduce waste through proper storage and rotation.
- Support menu execution, specials, and seasonal offerings.
- Enforce recipe adherence and portion control.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.
- Participate in scheduling, shift coverage, and labor efficiency planning.
- Step in for the Executive Chef when needed.
- Collaborate with Front of House leadership to ensure smooth service flow.
- Address quality concerns quickly and professionally.
- Perform opening and closing kitchen duties as required.
- Prior Sous Chef or senior line cook experience in a high-volume or hospitality-driven kitchen preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Solid understanding of food safety practices and kitchen operations.
- Ability to train and motivate teams.
- Experience with inventory control, ordering, and cost awareness.
- Passion for food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Culinary degree or formal training preferred but not required.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Kitchen environment requiring long periods of standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (ingredients, equipment, supplies).
- Exposure to hot surfaces, sharp tools, steam, refrigeration, and cleaning chemicals.
- Fast-paced setting during peak service and event periods.
- Schedule varies based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Company at a glance
American Golf is one of the most experienced and innovative operators in the golf industry. For more than five decades, we have owned, leased, and managed golf courses and country clubs across the United States, building a proven track record of driving performance, enhancing guest experiences, and creating lasting value for our partners.
Today, we manage over 40 premier golf properties nationwide, spanning daily fee, private, and municipal facilities. Our success comes from understanding that golf course management involves more than great greens. It requires excellence in hospitality, food and beverage, retail, agronomy, and guest service.
As we look to the future, American Golf is focused on growth through new acquisitions, leases, and management agreements. We are actively seeking partnerships with owners, developers, and municipalities who share our vision for elevating the golf experience.
At American Golf, we combine decades of expertise with forward thinking strategies to deliver strong results, exceptional service, and vibrant destinations that grow the game and strengthen the communities we serve.
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