Sous Chef

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 Apply Today 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.