Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Joey Paravati

Elkton, Virginia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $45,000 to $55,000 | Job ID: 170683

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Sous Chef – Virginia

Join a renowned four-season mountain resort offering diverse culinary experiences across multiple dining outlets, banquets, and family-friendly venues. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a dynamic kitchen, driving culinary excellence and providing memorable guest experiences while supporting the Executive Chef. Bring your creativity and leadership to a close-knit, high-energy team in a beautiful, outdoor-focused setting.

Sous Chef Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive pay based on experience
  • Eligibility for seasonal incentives or bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company-sponsored meal discounts and staff meals
  • Opportunities for year-round or seasonal advancement
  • Supportive work environment with ongoing training and career growth

Sous Chef Requirements & Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of culinary leadership experience as a sous chef or strong lead line cook
  • Experience in high-volume, resort, or seasonal operations preferred
  • Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, production systems, and kitchen management
  • ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
  • Availability to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours during peak seasons

Sous Chef Preferred Background & Skills

  • Background in banquets, multi-outlet properties, or family-friendly venues
  • Experience managing inventory, cost control, and vendor relationships
  • Comfort adapting to fluctuating guest volumes due to weather or events

Sous Chef Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily food production for restaurants, cafés, quick-service outlets, and banquet operations
  • Ensure consistent execution of recipes, portion control, cooking techniques, and presentation standards
  • Supervise, train, and motivate culinary staff, leading pre-shift meetings and daily production planning
  • Maintain inventory, assist with ordering and cost control, and support monthly inventory counts
  • Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards and maintain organized workstations
  • Support special resort events, pop-ups, and outdoor or mobile food operations
  • Collaborate closely with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless guest experiences

If you’re eager to help shape a vibrant culinary culture and enjoy year-round mountain living, we encourage you to apply and bring your passion to our team.

 

JOB ID: 170683

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