What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef position at Fairmount Country Club?
About Fairmount Country Club
Fairmount Country Club (FCC) was established in 1958 and is a well-regarded, family-oriented Country Club located in Northern New Jersey. The Club has over 300 full memberships, maintains a robust waiting list, and is exceptionally well positioned within the market. Club amenities include an 18-hole championship caliber golf course, a state-of-the-art pool and paddle complex with a secondary dining facility. In addition, a fully renovated Main Clubhouse complimented by a state of art kitchen is slated to open in April of 2026. Annual F&B revenue grosses 2.3 million dollars, with expectations of vertical growth in the following years.
About the Role
The Executive Sous Chef is a key partner in Fairmount’s evolving culinary program kitchen and plays an essential role in shaping a modern, collaborative kitchen culture. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this position helps plan, execute and oversee all food production. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical skills, impeccable organization and the ability to inspire, train and develop a cohesive team and culture across multiple shifts.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Culinary Operations
- Partner closely with the Executive Chef in overseeing all kitchen operations, ensuring seamless delivery of food preparation, production and service for both à la carte and banquet operations
- Maintain a visible, supportive, hands-on approach in the kitchen
- Collaborate on menu development, seasonal offerings and culinary events
- Ensure stations are properly set, stocked, and ready for service.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency.
- Support menu development by contributing creative ideas and seasonal inspiration
Leadership & Team Development
- Help cultivate a positive, inclusive and professional culture across multiple kitchens
- Coach and mentor cooks with patience, clarity and constructive feedback to ensure consistency, technical skill sets, and adherence to culinary standards
- Participate in hiring, onboarding, scheduling and guiding culinary staff
- Communicate clearly and pro-actively between AM/PM teams to ensure smooth shift handoffs
- Assist with scheduling, staffing and onboarding new team members
- Ensure all stations are properly set, stocked, and ready for service.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, taste, presentation, and consistency
- Possesses the ability to lead, motivate and maintain high standards during fast-paced operations
Administrative & Organizational
- Assist with ordering, inventory management and vendor communication
- Maintain accurate prep lists, production sheets and culinary systems
- Monitor and record daily logs, waste tracking and quality control
- Uphold all sanitation, safety and health code procedures at the highest standard
- Support the rollout of new systems, equipment and workflows tied to the Main Clubhouse opening in April 2026
Skills & Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years off progressive culinary experience preferably in private clubs, hotels or upscale dining
- Leadership experience as Sous Chef or higher with a collaborative, people first approach
- Strong knowledge of modern and classic cooking techniques, with culinary curiosity to learn and innovate
Compensation & Benefits
The Club offers an attractive and competitive compensation/benefits package including:
- Base Salary Commensurate with Experience
- 401(k) with strong Employer Match
- PTO
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
Application Instructions
Please apply via this hiring platform OR submit your cover letter and resume with the subject line: Executive Sous Chef Application to Executive Chef Joe Biskie at JBiskie@fairmountcc.com
All applications will be held to strictest of confidence