Sous Chef- Hope Valley Country Club

Job DetailsJob Location: Hope Valley Country Club - Durham, NC 27707Position Type: Full-Time (More than 30 hours a week)Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $55,000.00 SalaryEstablished 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

 
QualificationsExperience We’re Looking For

3–5+ years of culinary experience
Previous sous chef or leadership experience preferred
Banquet and high-volume event experience is a huge plus
Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food safety
Country club, resort, or upscale dining experience preferred — but attitude and culture fit matter just as much

The Schedule

Hospitality is not a typical 9–5, and neither are we. This role includes:

Nights
Weekends
Holidays
Tournament & event weeks

But it also comes with:

A supportive leadership team
A strong culinary culture
Opportunities to create, grow, and advance

Why Hope Valley Country Club?

Because this is a place where:

Members genuinely appreciate the culinary team
Food is a major part of the club experience
Creativity is encouraged
Leadership is hands-on
Team culture matters

We work hard, support one another, and take pride in creating memorable experiences for our members every single day.

Compensation & Perks

Competitive salary based on experience
Health, dental & vision insurance
Paid time off
Employee meals
Club perks
Professional growth opportunities
A team environment that values people first

Physical Demands & Work Environment Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to:

Walk, sit, stand for long periods of time, bend, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Lift up to 25 lbs. regularly; up to 50 lbs. occasionally and to lift overhead and push/pull, move lighter objects.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

Indoor conditions that may be warm.
Work near: grill and fryer.
Noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.