Sous Chef @ Sand Valley

Sous Chef Position At Sand Valley

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness.

Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine.

The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life.

Position Summary

The Sous Chef supports daily kitchen operations at Sand Valley with a focus on execution, team development, food quality, and consistency. This hands on leadership role works closely with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef to keep service organized, efficient, and hospitality driven while helping the culinary team deliver thoughtful dining experiences across the resort.

What You'll Do

• Support daily culinary operations, including preparation, service, timing, quality, and presentation.
• Lead and coach culinary team members through clear direction, steady communication, and active floor presence.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, food cost, labor control, waste reduction, and kitchen organization.
• Maintain consistent standards across menu items, specials, sauces, soups, and seasonal offerings.
• Help train team members on recipes, technique, sanitation, safety, and service expectations.
• Support scheduling, production planning, and other administrative needs as assigned.
• Monitor equipment needs and communicate repair or maintenance concerns promptly.
• Partner with front of house teams to support smooth service and a consistent guest experience.
• Uphold all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling standards.

What You'll Bring

• At least two years of supervisory experience in an upscale resort, hotel, restaurant, or high volume culinary environment.
• ServSafe or applicable state food safety certification required.
• Strong culinary fundamentals and a practical understanding of kitchen operations, food cost, and quality control.
• Ability to lead, delegate, and support a diverse kitchen team with professionalism and care.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and sound decision making under pressure.
• Positive attitude, calm presence, and commitment to high standards.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Working Conditions

This role operates in a commercial kitchen and resort environment. Conditions may include heat, sharp objects, moving equipment, varying noise levels, and seasonal changes in business volume.

Perks

• Golf Privileges
• Retail and Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Meal Program
• Uniform Benefit Provided
• Employee Assistance Program – Canopy

Ready to Apply?

If you enjoy hands on culinary leadership, thoughtful hospitality, and the opportunity to shape the daily rhythm of a restaurant with a strong sense of place, we would love to connect.

Sand Valley LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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