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Join One of the Top Country Clubs in North America; Desert Mountain Club is Hiring a Sous Chef!

Are you a driven culinary professional ready to elevate your career under the mentorship ofMaitre Cuisinier de France, Chef Bertrand Bouquin?

Desert Mountain Club renowned as one of the top 10 private country clubs in the U.S. is seeking aSous Chefto join our elite culinary team.

Under the direction of the Chef de Cuisine, the Sous Chef is responsible for assisting in the oversight of all culinary operations, including restaurant dining services, special events, and catering functions. This role supports the execution of high-quality food preparation, presentation, sanitation, and kitchen operations while ensuring consistency and efficiency in all areas of the kitchen.

The Sous Chef provides daily leadership and guidance to the culinary and stewarding teams, helping to train, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a positive, collaborative, and energized work environment. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced setting, demonstrates strong culinary skills, and is committed to maintaining exceptional food quality, operational standards, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in a kitchen leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in upscale dining establishments preferred.
• Golf club or country club experience is a plus.

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Clean driving record with no traffic violations within the past 3 years.
• Commitment to fostering a positive team culture and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Hours of Operation:

• Lunch - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Dinner - 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Why Join the Culinary Team?

Join one of the Top 10 Platinum Clubs of America and enjoy exceptional benefits and perks, including:

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship
• Internships
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

JOB DETAILS Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and coach a staff of culinarians and stewards ensuring all procedures are completed to department standards.
• Supervise, train, and mentor culinary and stewarding staff while ensuring adherence to department standards and procedures.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team‑oriented culture focused on delivering exceptional member and guest experiences.
• Coordinate daily kitchen operations, including food production, preparation, sanitation, and staff assignments.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, portion control, and recipe execution.
• Oversee banquet, catering, and special event culinary operations in partnership with the catering team.
• Assist the Chef de Cuisine with scheduling, inventory management, menu development, recipe costing, and labor management.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching and development, and ensure fair and consistent application of departmental policies.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and health department regulations.
• Build strong relationships with members through guest interaction and personalized service.
• Assume responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Chef de Cuisine.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chef de Cuisine or Director of Culinary.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Required to be on feet for long periods of time.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8,000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses ( six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course )
• Seven distinctive clubhouseswith unique dining and banquet experiences
• Award‑winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammate's.

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