Sous Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Cherokee Town & Country Club is looking to hire a Full-Time Sous Chef at our Town Club in Buckhead to prepare food items that either appear on the daily menu or as a special pertaining to a specific station. You must carefully follow recipes and work hard to ensure the quality and consistency of the food. Time management and the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once is a necessity. In this fast-paced restaurant environment, you will work as part of a cohesive culinary team in pursuit of excellence.

• A 401(k) plan; matching up to 5%.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Free parking.
• Employee golf available on occasional Mondays.
• Employee recognition opportunities.
• Employee appreciation events.
• MARTA (public transportation) discount.
  

YOUR LIFE AS A SOUS CHEF

Join a high-performing culinary team where your skills are valued and your growth matters. In this role, you’ll prepare and execute menu items and daily features with creativity and precision, contributing to a kitchen that takes pride in quality, presentation, and consistency. You’ll work alongside a talented leadership team, collaborating with the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine on menu development, special events, and elevated dining experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a great opportunity for cooks who want to sharpen their craft. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a variety of cooking techniques—from composed dishes and sauces to butchery and scratch preparation—while maintaining high standards for food safety and organization. We’re looking for team players who communicate well, stay organized, and take ownership of their station.

Beyond the day-to-day, your voice matters. We encourage input, creativity, and new ideas to help elevate our culinary program. You’ll also build strong fundamentals in inventory awareness, cost control, and kitchen efficiency—all while working in a supportive environment that values professionalism, teamwork, and development. If you’re motivated, dependable, and ready to grow in your culinary career, we’d love to have you on the team.

Below is a video that highlights our culinary program and gives you a closer look at how our kitchen operates day-to-day.

Culinary Recruitment Reel.mp4

SKILLS AND APTITUDE REQUIRED:

· Must be able to maintain focus on the tasks at hand while staying on your feet and moving about.

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

· Ability to read and follow recipes with precision.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED:

• 5 yrs. Minimum of culinary experience.
• 2 yrs. Minimum of leadership experience.
• A culinary degree or CF Equivalent is preferred.
• ServSafe certification is preferred, and/or has a sound understanding of sanitation practices.

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top-notch working environment supported by a high-quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks .