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Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining

Location: Arlington, VA (Rosslyn Area)

Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 + Admin Pay

Full-Time | Benefits Included

We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to support culinary operations within a high-end conference center and café environment. This role supports a $3M food & beverage operation, including conference dining, catering, executive meetings, and café service.

This is a professional, structured environment with a focus on food quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations
• Execute high-quality catering and conference events
• Assist with menu development and seasonal updates
• Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency standards
• Manage production, prep, and service execution
• Assist with food cost control, inventory, and ordering
• Train and coach line-level culinary staff
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
• Support executive and VIP dining events

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Sous Chef or strong kitchen leadership experience
• Experience in:
  • High-volume catering or banquet operations
  • Conference centers, hotels, or upscale contract dining
• Ability to execute events with precision and consistency
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Hands-on leadership style and team development mindset
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Flexible schedule (event-driven environment)
• ServSafe certification preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• $75K – $80K base salary (based on experience)
• Additional admin pay
• Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k)
• PTO and sick time
• Stable, long-term account

Schedule

• Primarily Monday–Friday
• Event-based flexibility required (occasional evenings/weekends)

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for a Sous Chef who:

• Thrives in structured, professional environments
• Has strong banquet or catering experience
• Is detail-oriented and consistent in execution
• Enjoys working with a team and developing others
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality food for clients and guests

JOB ID: 174076

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Charles Frede

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