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
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Assist the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations across club dining, banquets, and special events
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Lead and support cooks during prep and service while maintaining quality, consistency, and timing
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Help manage production flow, prep lists, station organization, and daily readiness for service
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Train, coach, and develop line cooks and junior culinary team members
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Maintain high standards for food presentation, flavor, portioning, and sanitation
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Assist with ordering, inventory, receiving, and proper product storage
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Help monitor cleanliness, organization, and safe food handling throughout the kitchen
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Support banquet execution, member events, holiday programming, and other club functions
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Work stations as needed and assist with expediting during busy service periods
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Contribute to menu execution, daily features, and ongoing improvement of kitchen systems
Qualifications
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Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef, or strong Lead Cook in a private club, resort, hotel, or upscale dining environment
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Experience with both banquet production and à la carte service
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Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate a team
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Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and organized kitchen systems
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced hospitality environment
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Strong communication skills and professional presence
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Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
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A culinary degree is a plus, but strong, relevant experience is equally valued
What We Offer
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Competitive salary
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Employee meals
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Professional, team-oriented kitchen culture
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Opportunities for growth within club operations
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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.
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