Sous Chef

Recruiting Partner: Joey Paravati

Mc Gaheysville, Virginia | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $45,000 to $55,000 | Job ID: 176138

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Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager – Mountain Resort Community, VA

A well-established destination resort in the scenic mountains of Virginia is seeking a passionate Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead culinary operations for a busy, full-service restaurant. This is an excellent opportunity for a local or self-relocating chef eager to make an impact in a collaborative, guest-focused environment with a year-round business and supportive leadership.

Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive compensation based on experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
  • Year-round employment in a stable resort setting
  • Supportive, collaborative work culture with opportunity to shape kitchen standards

Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Restaurant Chef
  • Proven success in high-volume, scratch-kitchen or resort-style operations
  • Strong skills in developing, training, and motivating kitchen teams
  • Solid background in food cost management, ordering, and inventory control
  • Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe certification preferred)
  • Ability to commute daily or independently relocate to the mountain resort community
  • Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills

Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Preferred Background & Skills

  • Experience collaborating with front-of-house leadership or working in resort/hotel restaurant environments
  • Hands-on, team-focused leadership style

Restaurant Chef / Kitchen Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead daily BOH operations, including prep, line execution, expo, and closing procedures
  • Ensure consistent quality, recipe adherence, and presentation standards
  • Hire, train, schedule, and develop back-of-house team members
  • Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships
  • Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
  • Partner with FOH leaders to ensure smooth service and high guest satisfaction
  • Monitor and manage food and labor costs, implementing controls to minimize waste

This is a unique chance to work in a beautiful, active mountain community while building your culinary career with an established hospitality organization. Only local or self-relocating candidates will be considered.

 

JOB ID: 176138

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