Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine

Paramount Country Club

📍New City, NY
Posted May 19, 2026
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Job Overview

Position

Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine

Company

Paramount Country Club

Location

New City, NY

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4416636796

Job Description

Company Description

Paramount Country Club is a prestigious private club located in New City, NY, just 35 minutes from Manhattan. Set on 217 acres of rolling hills and woodland scenery, the club features a renowned A.W. Tillinghast-designed 18-hole championship golf course, 10 expertly maintained tennis courts, and a range of recreational amenities, including pools, a driving range, and a miniature golf course. Members enjoy luxurious indoor and outdoor facilities, including a historic estate with dining rooms, banquet spaces, a renovated Member Cottage, and an outdoor dining terrace. Known for its exquisite cuisine and exceptional service, Paramount Country Club offers the perfect setting for events, dining, and leisure.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in New City, NY, for an Executive Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine. The role involves overseeing daily culinary operations, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation. Responsibilities include menu development, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards, and collaborating with the culinary team to meet members’ dining and event needs. The Executive Sous Chef/Chef de Cuisine will play a key role in delivering the exceptional dining experience that Paramount Country Club is known for.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in culinary techniques, food preparation, and menu development

  • Experience in managing kitchen staff, scheduling, and leadership in a culinary setting

  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen organization

  • Creativity in menu planning and expertise in delivering diverse culinary experiences

  • Strong time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills

  • Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience in a high-end hospitality or private club setting

  • Experience in banquet and event menu execution is a plus

Compensation Commensurate with Experience

Salary Range: $75,000-105,000

Benefit Package + Bonus Potential

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach menu development for a private country club setting like Paramount, where you must balance a la carte dining, banquets, and diverse member preferences?
  • 2.Walk me through your process for ensuring strict food safety and sanitation standards are maintained during high-volume event execution.
  • 3.What specific culinary techniques and organizational strategies do you use to guarantee consistent food quality and presentation across both the outdoor dining terrace and indoor banquet spaces simultaneously?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to manage a significant conflict or morale issue among your kitchen staff. How did you handle it?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to execute a large-scale banquet event while simultaneously managing a busy a la carte service. How did you ensure both were successful?
  • 3.Give me an example of a time you introduced a creative, diverse menu item that was a hit with a high-end clientele. What was your process from concept to execution?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.Imagine it is a busy Saturday and you are short two line cooks. The dining room is fully booked, and a wedding reception of 100 guests is about to start. How do you manage the kitchen operations to ensure service standards are met?
  • 2.A high-profile member approaches you complaining that their steak was overcooked and ruined their dinner, even though the kitchen sent it out perfectly medium-rare. How do you handle this situation?

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