Sous Chef Job Description
The Field Club of Sarasota – August 2025
Reports to: Executive Chef & General Manager
Overview
The Field Club of Sarasota is looking for an experienced and motivated Sous Chef to Join our culinary Team. We take pride in creating a warm, collaborative, and inspiring workplace where every team member is valued and supported. This role is a chance to be part of a tradition of excellence while helping us write the next chapter of our story. If you are Ready For the Next strep in your career, are passionate about food, dedicated to your craft, and eager to contribute to a culture built on teamwork and creativity, we would love to have you join us.
Position Summary
The Sous Chef supports and collaborates with the Executive Chef in all aspects of kitchen operations and assumes full leadership in their absence. This role requires expertise across multiple culinary disciplines—including butchery, grilling, sautéing, braising, baking, pastry, banquets and sauce preparation.
The Sous Chef ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency while mentoring the culinary team, upholding safety and sanitation standards, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Essential Responsibilities
· Lead by example: uphold professionalism, punctuality, grooming, and uniform standards.
· Assist with daily operations of a la carte and banquet production.
· Supervise and train culinary staff on proper techniques, standards, and protocols.
· Review schedules, training, menu changes, and banquet requirements with the Executive Chef.
· Manage receiving, storage, rotation, and inventory of food items (FIFO).
· Prepare and plate dishes to specification and oversee quality on the line.
· Ensure mise en place, restocking, and side work are completed in a timely manner.
· Enforce sanitation, food safety, and kitchen safety procedures.
· Conduct closing protocols: check stations, dismiss staff, and ensure all equipment is off.
· Support Executive Chef in recruiting, training, performance reviews, and team development.
· Assist with food requisitions, quality checks, and planning.
· Step in across stations when needed to support the team and maintain service excellence.
· Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the kitchen.
· Handle occasional tasks outside the primary role (dishes, garbage, janitorial support).
Qualifications
· Proven experience in high-volume, high-quality kitchen operations.
· Strong leadership and communication skills with a team-first mindset.
· Mastery of fundamental culinary techniques; sushi preparation a plus.
· Knowledge of proper food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures (local QFO certificate required).
· Proficiency with inventory, ordering, and basic Microsoft Excel.
· Ability to remain calm, organized, and effective under pressure.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement.
Expectations & Accountabilities
· Deliver consistent, high-quality cuisine with no guest complaints.
· Work efficiently, cleanly, and safely at all times.
· Demonstrate initiative by assisting others and sharing knowledge.
· Contribute to setting short- and long-term culinary goals for the club.
· Uphold The Field Club’s reputation as a leader in member dining.
Benefits
· Paid Vacation
· Paid Time Off
· Vision/Life/Dental/ Health insurance
· 401K with Company Match 3%
· Free meals/ Chef Coats
· Salary Range $70k to $80k
· Quarterly Bonus- No stings
All employees receive a free meal each shift. We are an EOE, Drug Free Workplace and an E-VERIFY business partner.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Sarasota, FL 34231 (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details