Executive Sous Chef Job at Fairmount Country Club, Chatham, NJ

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  • Fairmount Country Club
  • Chatham, NJ

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,

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