Sous Chef - Dining

Sous Chef - Dining – DuPont Country Club

Wilmington, DE

Salary: $85,000.00–$

Job Overview:

The DuPont Country Club, nestled within the rolling hills of the historic Brandywine Valley, is a premier venue with championship‑caliber golf, tennis, pools, a fitness center, and elegant rooms. The club hosts many events and offers exceptional service. We are seeking a full‑time Sous Chef to lead our kitchen staff, assist the Executive Chef, and ensure the highest quality of service across our 1920 Restaurant, Legends Bar, and other outlets.

• Working a station and ensuring food is cooked in a timely manner
• Delegating tasks to kitchen staff (Cooks and Cooks’ Assistants) and ensuring appealing plate presentation
• Supervises Cooks and assists as needed; administers kitchen opening, closing, and side duties as directed
• Monitors food stock, places orders, checks freshness, and discards out‑of‑date items
• Experiments with recipes, suggests new ingredients, and makes slight modifications to meet customer requests
• Manages inventory, ensures compliance with health and safety regulations, and supervises in a high‑volume environment
• Develops, implements, and maintains systems for culinary staff; trains and develops staff; builds team morale
• Holds others accountable for following company standards and procedures; innovates and implements new ideas
• Manages budgets including labor, food, and operating costs
• Works flexible schedule, including nights, days, weekends, and holidays

Directly supervises 5–10 employees within the department.

• Culinary degree preferred
• Serv Safe certification preferred; licenses or registrations required as applicable
• Proper knife skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong leadership, communication (oral & written), and organizational skills
• Detail‑oriented, precise, and able to handle multiple tasks under time constraints

A comprehensive and competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

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