{"id":3142323,"url":"https://alion.io/job/troon-sous-chef-3","title":"Sous Chef","company":{"id":1840582,"name":"Troon","domain":"troon.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/troon","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"UltiPro","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":7,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":25,"computed_at":"2026-10-29T05:49:05Z"}},"role":"Hospitality","role_family":"Hospitality","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Urbana, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":58000,"max":60000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":60000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-21T17:42:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-21","last_verified_at":"2026-10-29T13:31:13Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"Atkins Golf Club, located in Urbana, IL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Full-Time Sous Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.\nSalary Range: $58,000 to $60,000 per year (depending on experience)\nPosition Summary\nThe Sous Chef assists the Chef du Cuisine in overseeing the daily operations of our college sports bar and restaurant. This position plays a key role in food preparation, kitchen supervision, menu execution, inventory management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and safety.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. The Sous Chef must be comfortable managing high-volume service during college sporting events, weekends, special events, and other peak business periods while ensuring guests receive excellent food and service.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nKitchen Operations & Food Quality\nAssist with the daily management of all kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, plating, and food presentation.\nEnsure all menu items are prepared according to established recipes, portion standards, and quality expectations.\nMaintain consistency in food quality, taste, temperature, appearance, and presentation.\nSupervise food preparation and service to ensure timely and accurate completion of orders.\nAssist with menu development, recipe testing, seasonal offerings, and daily specials.\nMonitor food production levels and adjust preparation plans based on anticipated business volume.\nMaintain an organized, efficient, and professional kitchen environment.\nStaff Supervision & Leadership\nSupervise, train, and develop cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other kitchen personnel.\nAssign daily tasks and monitor employee performance to ensure operational standards are met.\nAssist with employee scheduling, shift assignments, and labor management.\nLead by example by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic.\nCommunicate effectively with kitchen staff, management, servers, bartenders, and other departments.\nHelp foster a positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and guest satisfaction.\nAssist with onboarding and ongoing training of new employees.\nHigh-Volume & Game-Day Service\nPrepare the kitchen for peak business periods, including college sporting events, game days, weekends, private parties, and special events.\nCoordinate food preparation and staffing levels to accommodate fluctuations in customer volume.\nMaintain speed, accuracy, and quality during periods of heavy demand.\nMonitor ticket times and communicate with front-of-house personnel to resolve delays and service issues.\nEnsure adequate preparation of high-demand menu items before anticipated rush periods.\nRemain flexible with scheduling requirements, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and major sporting events.\nInventory, Purchasing & Cost Control\nAssist with ordering, receiving, inspecting, and storing food and kitchen supplies.\nMonitor inventory levels and communicate purchasing needs to management.\nRotate products using FIFO (first in, first out) procedures and ensure proper date labeling.\nAssist with inventory counts, waste tracking, and food cost management.\nMonitor portion sizes and food usage to minimize waste and maintain established cost targets.\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency and control operating expenses without compromising quality.\nSanitation & Food Safety\nEnsure compliance with applicable health department regulations, food safety requirements, and company policies.\nMaintain proper food handling, temperature control, storage, cooling, reheating, and sanitation procedures.\nEnsure all food preparation areas, equipment, utensils, and storage areas are clean and properly maintained.\nMonitor employee compliance with personal hygiene and food safety standards.\nComplete required temperature logs, cleaning checklists, and other operational records.\nImmediately address unsafe food handling practices, sanitation concerns, and equipment issues.\nFinancial & Administrative Responsibilities\nAssist management in monitoring food costs, labor costs, waste, and overall kitchen performance.\nFollow established purchasing, receiving, inventory, and cash-handling procedures when applicable.\nHelp maintain accurate production records, prep lists, and kitchen checklists.\nRecommend improvements to kitchen workflows, equipment use, staffing, and food production.\nCommunicate equipment maintenance needs and operational concerns to management.\nQualifications\nPrevious experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in a high-volume restaurant, sports bar, hotel, banquet operation, or similar food service environment.\nPrevious supervisory or leadership experience preferred.\nStrong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, kitchen organization, and food safety practices.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nDemonstrated ability to lead a team and maintain high standards of accountability.\nKnowledge of inventory management, portion control, and food cost principles.\nFood handler certification as required by Illinois law; Illinois Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification required within 30 days of hire.\nAbility to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and major sporting events.\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods.\nAbility to lift and carry food supplies and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.\nAbility to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.\nAbility to bend, reach, and perform repetitive food preparation tasks.\nAbility to safely operate standard commercial kitchen equipment.\nPerformance Expectations\nThe Sous Chef will be evaluated based on the following areas:\nFood quality, consistency, and presentation.\nKitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.\nTicket times, order accuracy, and service efficiency.\nEmployee training, leadership, and teamwork.\nFood cost management, inventory accuracy, and waste reduction.\nPreparation and execution of game-day and special-event service.\nCommunication, reliability, professionalism, and overall operational performance.\nAdditional Responsibilities\nThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Sous Chef. Duties and responsibilities may be adjusted as necessary to meet the operational needs of the business.\nThe Sous Chef is expected to perform all responsibilities in a professional manner and contribute to an environment focused on food quality, operational efficiency, employee development, and an exceptional guest experience.\nBenefits & Other Compensation:\nThis position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:\nHealthcare Benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage\n Retirement Benefits - 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older)\n Time Off - Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria\nEligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.\nAbout Troon:\nFounded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. 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