Executive Sous Chef

Club Location:

Hunt Valley Country Club - Phoenix, MD

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.

Position Summary

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in leading all culinary operations. This role is responsible for supervising kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and consistency, maintaining sanitation standards, managing inventory and costs, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. The Executive Sous Chef acts as the leader of the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and direct all kitchen staff during service and prep

• Train, mentor, and develop cooks and culinary team members

• Assist in scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions

• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented work environment

Food Quality & Execution

• Ensure consistent preparation, presentation, and portion control

• Maintain high standards of taste, temperature, and plating

• Oversee banquet, à la carte, and special event execution

• Assist with menu development, recipe standardization, and costing

Operations & Cost Control

• Manage daily kitchen operations and workflow

• Monitor food and labor costs to meet budget goals

• Oversee purchasing, receiving, and inventory control

• Minimize waste through proper rotation and storage practices

Sanitation & Safety

• Ensure compliance with local health regulations and food safety standards

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment

• Enforce proper HACCP and sanitation procedures

Administrative Duties

• Assist with ordering and vendor relations

• Participate in budget planning and forecasting

• Maintain production sheets, prep lists, and daily reports

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary experience

• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations and food cost management

• Experience with high-volume service and banquet production preferred

• ServSafe Certification (or equivalent) required

• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods

• Lift up to 50 pounds

• Work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays

Pay Range: $40,000.00 - $125,000.00

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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