Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining

Recruiting Partner: Charles Frede

Alexandria, Virginia | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $75,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 174076

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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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