Sous Chef

Golden Mast Inn is looking for a talented and experienced Sous Chef to join our culinary team. Located on beautiful Okauchee Lake, Golden Mast Inn is a family-owned Lake Country destination known for exceptional food, warm hospitality, lakefront dining, and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Our kitchen combines high-quality ingredients with classic techniques, creative seasonal dishes, and the German heritage that makes Golden Mast unique. As Sous Chef, you will work directly alongside our Executive Chef and play an important role in the daily operation of the kitchen. You will help lead a high-volume, full-service culinary operation while maintaining our standards for quality, consistency, presentation, sanitation, and hospitality. We are looking for someone who is hands-on, creative, organized, adaptable, and genuinely enjoys being in the kitchen. WHAT YOU'LL DO Work closely with the Executive Chef to execute daily kitchen operations and maintain culinary standards Lead and support the kitchen team during high-volume service Assist with menu development, specials, and seasonal dishes Bring creativity and a strong understanding of ingredients, flavors, and cooking techniques Ensure consistent preparation, portioning, plating, and presentation Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen Follow and enforce proper food safety and sanitation procedures Help with ordering, inventory, prep planning, and kitchen organization Train, coach, and develop culinary team members Communicate effectively with both the kitchen and Front of House teams Troubleshoot problems during service and quickly develop practical solutions Help maintain a positive kitchen culture built around teamwork, accountability, and hospitality Assist with catering, banquets, weddings, and special events as needed WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Culinary Creativity You understand ingredients, flavors, textures, and techniques and enjoy finding ways to make food better. Leadership You know how to lead from the front, set expectations, keep your team focused, and help other cooks become better at what they do. High-Volume Experience You are comfortable working in a busy, full-service kitchen where timing, communication, and consistency matter. Adaptability No two services are exactly alike. You can adjust, prioritize, and keep things moving when the kitchen gets busy. Hospitality Mindset Great food is only part of the experience. You understand that what happens in the kitchen directly impacts the guest experience. Team Player You work well with cooks, chefs, servers, bartenders, managers, and the entire Front of House team. Attention to Detail From seasoning to plating to sanitation, you notice the details that separate a good kitchen from a great one. Problem Solver When something goes wrong, you don't just point it out. You help find the solution. EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant kitchen Sous Chef or strong Lead Cook experience preferred Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen operations Catering, banquet, or event experience is a plus Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus, but not required Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary: Paid time off Full-time position Opportunity for growth and increased responsibility Exposure to fine dining, banquets, weddings, and special events A unique lakefront work environment in Lake Country Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person Remote: No If you're a chef who takes pride in your craft, enjoys leading a team, and wants to be part of a kitchen that is always moving, evolving, and feeding a lot of hungry people, we'd love to meet you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Golden Mast Inn