Queenstown Harbor Golf Resort

Queenstown Harbor Golf Resort is seeking an experienced and driven Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations. This leadership role oversees kitchen staff, food quality, menu execution, and operational excellence across restaurants, events, and banquets, while modeling VIVÂMEE’s Virtues of Joy, Humility, and Ministry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef with day‑to‑day kitchen management, production, and service
• Lead, train, hire, and develop back‑of‑house culinary staff
• Ensure food quality, presentation, consistency, and sanitation standards
• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, labor cost, and menu costing
• Execute menus for restaurants, banquets, catering, and special events
• Collaborate with F&B leadership on menus, pricing strategies, and programming
• Enforce health, safety, and cleanliness standards across all BOH areas
• Communicate effectively with front‑of‑house and event teams
• Lead by example using a servant‑leadership mindset aligned with VIVÂMEE Values

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred
• 6+ years of experience in high‑volume hotel, resort, or restaurant kitchens
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage food/labor costs, inventory, and menu development
• Creative, hands‑on culinary leader who performs well under pressure
• Experience with banquets, catering, and event execution

Benefits

At VIVÂMEE Hospitality, our teammates are our greatest investment. Benefits include:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Positive, growth‑oriented culture
• Free golf
• Health benefits & 401(k)
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Discounts on VIVÂMEE resort stays, merchandise, and meals
• A supportive community aligned with shared values

Culture

Our culture is rooted in the VIVÂMEE Virtues of Joy, Humility, and Ministry. We hire, reward, and promote teammates who lead with heart, serve with purpose, and strive to create meaningful guest experiences.

EEO/ADA Statement

VIVÂMEE Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities