Sous Chef- Hope Valley Country Club
Established in 2000 and headquartered at our Club Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company rich in resources and expertise serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the core of everything we do is our commitment to serving people. We have spent more than two decades building a vibrant company culture that delivers the lifestyle, camaraderie, and experiences that members and customers desire and the environment in which our employees will thrive.
Hope Valley Country Club, located in Durham, North Carolina, and managed by Bobby Jones Links, is hiring for a Sous Chef. Founded in 1926, Hope Valley is an elite private club featuring a classic Donald Ross designed golf course, state-of-the-art tennis facility, resort-style pool complex, and a spacious, welcoming clubhouse offering its members first-class recreation, dining, and programming. Hope Valley is ideally situated in the heart of one of Southeast’s most vibrant, exciting areas.
Primary Responsibilities of the Sous Chef at Hope Valley Country Club include:
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