Senior Sous Chef 2025

Centered in the heart of Johns Creek, Georgia, St Ives Country Club has maintained a standard of private club excellence since 1989.  We are seeking an experienced full-time Senior Sous Chef to be responsible for managing food preparation in our restaurant kitchens. This position reports to the Executive Chef, Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager.  This role is classified as full-time Exempt.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all activities in the kitchen, including food preparation and production, and management of kitchen staff.
• Ensure efficient, cost-effective operation and profitability of food production.
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order.
• Ensure that food products, presentation, and plating are of the highest quality, and are prepared to serve in a timely manner.
• Assure adherence to all standards of food quality, preparation, recipes, and presentation in conjunction with the specifications.
• Monitor holding and storage operations, stocking and food rotation, and guarantee food service sanitation standards are met.
• Ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely manner.
• Maintain a clean work area, including kitchen equipment, tables, and shelves.
• Comply with applicable sanitary, health, and personal hygiene standards.
• Ensure quality and freshness of ingredients and products.
• Monitors payroll in the Operation.
• Works with Front of the House to promote offerings and events in area of focus.
• Maintain a positive and friendly environment with both our Staff Members and our Club Members.
• Assists in the execution of banquets.
• Establish the day’s priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for the kitchen staff/chefs to execute.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• All other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequent standing for extended periods of time.
• Frequent walking to collect or deliver goods in various kitchens and or reception areas (buffet set ups).
• Regular lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• Three (3) years of experience as a high-volume cook; more experience is preferred.
• Food safety certification.
• Must speak, read, and write English well with excellent grammar usage.
• Able to move fast and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-stress/high-pressure environment (heat and activity)
• .Available to work weekends and holidays.
• Should be well-versed in culinary terms.
• Thorough understanding of proper cooking methods.
• Clear understanding of safe knife work.
• Ability to be at work on time--must have transportation (no accessible public transportation).  

IMPORTANT:  By submitting your resume online, you hereby authorize St Ives Country Club to contact, obtain, and verify the accuracy of the information contained in your application from all current and/or previous employers, references, and educational institutions.  You also hereby release from liability St Ives and its representatives for seeking, gathering, and using such information to make employment decisions.  You also release all other persons or organizations who provide such information.

You understand that any misrepresentation or material omission made by you on this application will be sufficient cause for cancellation of your application or immediate termination of employment if you are employed by St Ives whenever the misrepresentation or material omission is discovered.