Restaurant Sous Chef

Alley Pond Golf Center | Douglaston, Queens, NY
Full-Time | On-site | $52,000–$94,000 per year, based on experience

Position Summary
Alley Pond Golf Center is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join our restaurant team. We are looking for a skilled, reliable, and hands-on culinary professional who can independently prepare and execute a varied menu of casual American dishes while maintaining consistent standards in food quality, taste, presentation, portion control, and kitchen efficiency.

This position is ideal for a chef with strong cooking skills who can also contribute to menu development, kitchen organization, food cost control, and overall culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to restaurant recipes and quality standards.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, flavor, presentation, portion size, and preparation.
• Independently manage food preparation and service during assigned shifts.
• Contribute to menu development, recipe improvement, seasonal offerings, and new dish creation.
• Ensure proper food preparation, storage, labeling, rotation, and inventory practices.
• Monitor ingredient usage, minimize food waste, and support food cost control.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Organize workstations and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently during service.
• Coordinate effectively with restaurant management, front-of-house staff, and other kitchen team members.
• Assist with receiving and checking food deliveries when needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional cooking experience, preferably in casual American or comparable cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation.
• Ability to independently prepare and execute a varied menu at volume.
• Previous experience in a professional restaurant, hotel, country club, catering operation, or commercial kitchen preferred.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper food-handling procedures.
• Good organizational and time-management skills; steady in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable, responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience with menu development and food cost control preferred.
• Culinary school training or relevant certification a plus.

Language Requirements

• English proficiency required for effective workplace communication.
• Bilingual ability in English and Mandarin strongly preferred.

Compensation
$52,000–$94,000 per year, depending on experience, culinary skills, and qualifications. Candidates with strong relevant experience are encouraged to submit a resume outlining their restaurant and culinary background.

Alley Pond is redefining what a golf experience looks like in New York.

We’re building more than a venue — we’re creating a social hub where golf, design, and lifestyle come together. From curated retail to elevated food & beverage, every detail is intentional.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of an opening team shaping the future of urban golf. If you enjoy fast-paced environments, take pride in execution, and want to grow with a brand from day one — you’ll fit right in.