What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sous Chef position at Manasquan River Golf Club?
Sous Chef
Monmouth County, NJ | Manasquan River Golf Club
Manasquan River Golf Club, a premier private club in Monmouth County, New Jersey, is seeking a qualified Sous Chef to join our dynamic and professional culinary team. This position reports directly to the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef and plays a key role in delivering exceptional à la carte dining and banquet experiences for our membership.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated culinary professional seeking long-term growth while working under the direction of an American Culinary Federation Certified Executive Chef, gaining valuable experience in a high-standard private club environment that values quality, teamwork, and culinary excellence.
Position Overview
The ideal candidate is a motivated culinary professional with strong foundational cooking skills, emerging leadership ability, and a collaborative, team-first mindset, capable of thriving in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen environment. This is a full-time, year-round position offering opportunities for professional development and advancement within the culinary department.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, including à la carte service and banquet events
- Ensure all recipes, food preparations, and presentations meet Club standards and commitment to quality
- Maintain proper mise en place, organization, cleanliness, and sanitation at all times
- Train and supervise culinary staff; lead the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef
- Demonstrate accountability for station execution, team performance, and overall kitchen standards
- Uphold and enforce proper food handling, safety, and sanitation procedures
- Assist with purchasing, food cost control, product identification, and inventory management
- Communicate effectively with both front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Support consistent menu execution with strong attention to detail
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in both à la carte line cooking and banquet production
- Strong overall cooking skills, including:
- Butchery
- Saucier
- Batch cooking
- Grilling
- Minimum of one year of supervisory or leadership experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced operation
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- ServSafe certification preferred; ability to obtain certification required
- A true team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Work Schedule
- This position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by Club operations.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
- Retirement savings plan options
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Club-provided meals and uniforms during scheduled shifts
MRGC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all candidates, including those with disabilities. All qualified candidates/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your application and or to perform the essential duties and responsibilities, please reach out to the Director of Human Resources.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They do not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee; other duties may be assigned as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change for the company’s overall benefit.
If interested, please send all resumes to Jessica Mascali at jessica@mrgc.com.