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, resort, hotel, or upscale dining 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 and organized manner, communicates effectively, and can execute both à la carte dining and banquet operations at a high level.
Compensation
$50,000 - $60,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.
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
- 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, sanitation, and food safety
- Assist with ordering, inventory, receiving, and proper product storage
- 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, recipe development, 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, motivate, and develop a culinary 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
- Culinary degree preferred, but strong relevant experience will be considered
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Employee meals
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible full-time team members
- Paid time off
- Professional, team-oriented kitchen culture
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within club operations
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 would love to hear from you.