Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Hope Valley Country Club | Durham, North Carolina

Come Cook Where Hospitality, Creativity & Community Matter

At Hope Valley Country Club, we are more than just a country club — we are a team passionate about creating memorable experiences through food, hospitality, and genuine connection.

We are looking for a Sous Chef who loves the energy of a busy kitchen, thrives in a team-first culture, and wants to be part of a club that values creativity, growth, and taking care of people just as much as taking care of the plate.

From elevated à la carte dining and member favorites to weddings, golf tournaments, wine dinners, and holiday brunches — no two days are ever the same at HVCC.

If you are passionate about food, leadership, and building something special with a team that truly enjoys working together, we would love to meet you.

What You’ll Be Part Of

At HVCC, the kitchen is the heart of the club. We believe:

• Great food creates community
• Hospitality starts behind the line
• Team culture matters
• Creativity should be encouraged
• Hard work should be appreciated
• The best kitchens are built on respect, communication, and trust

This is a kitchen where:
✔ Ideas are welcomed
✔ Teamwork matters
✔ We celebrate wins together
✔ Members know your food and appreciate your craft
✔ You can grow professionally while still loving what you do

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Culture

• Help lead daily kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef
• Inspire, train, and mentor culinary team members
• Create a positive, high-energy, professional kitchen environment
• Lead by example during service and events
• Help build a culture where people enjoy coming to work

Culinary Execution

• Execute high-level à la carte dining and banquet events
• Support weddings, member events, golf tournaments, wine dinners, and holiday experiences
• Ensure every plate leaving the kitchen reflects HVCC standards
• Maintain consistency, organization, cleanliness, and attention to detail

Creativity & Collaboration

• Collaborate on seasonal menus, features, and event offerings
• Bring fresh ideas and creativity to the culinary program
• Work closely with front-of-house leadership to elevate the member experience

Operations

• Support inventory, ordering, and cost control
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards
• Assist with scheduling and labor management
• Step confidently into leadership when needed

Who You Are

You might be a great fit if you:

• Love hospitality and creating experiences through food
• Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments
• Are positive, driven, and solutions-focused
• Lead with professionalism but know how to have fun
• Care deeply about consistency and execution
• Enjoy mentoring and developing others
• Want to grow your culinary career in a supportive environment

Experience We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of culinary experience
• Previous sous chef or leadership experience preferred
• Banquet and high-volume event experience is a huge plus
• Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety
• Country club, resort, or upscale dining experience preferred — but attitude and culture fit matter just as much

The Schedule

Hospitality is not a typical 9–5, and neither are we. This role includes:

• Nights
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Tournament & event weeks

But it also comes with:

• A supportive leadership team
• A strong culinary culture
• Opportunities to create, grow, and advance

Why Hope Valley Country Club?

Because this is a place where:

• Members genuinely appreciate the culinary team
• Food is a major part of the club experience
• Creativity is encouraged
• Leadership is hands-on
• Team culture matters

We work hard, support one another, and take pride in creating memorable experiences for our members every single day.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee meals
• Club perks
• Professional growth opportunities
• A team environment that values people first

Required Skills

• Safe Food Handling Certification
• Significant experience in the food and beverage industry.

Physical Demands & Work Environment Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

• Walk, sit, stand for long periods of time, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly; up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Indoor conditions that may be warm.
• Work near: grill and fryer.
• Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Salary : $55,000