Job Description
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
Job Tags
Seasonal work, Shift work,