Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef
Recruiting Partner: Robert Goebel
Virginia Beach, Virginia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $60,000 to $80,000 | Job ID: 161007
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NOW HIRING: EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF and SOUS CHEF
Be part of something extraordinary.
A bold new concept is coming to town—and we’re looking for passionate culinary leaders to help bring it to life.
An exciting new restaurant group is launching its flagship high-volume, upscale restaurant in Virginia Beach, blending elevated cuisine, exceptional service, and a vibrant, energetic atmosphere. As we prepare for our grand opening, we are seeking a driven, experienced Executive Sous Chef and Sous Chef to join our opening team and help shape the heart of our kitchen.
About the Role:
As Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef, you will partner with the Executive Chef in leading all back-of-house operations, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and cleanliness. You’ll be instrumental in managing a high-energy kitchen during peak volume, mentoring culinary staff, and ensuring seamless execution from prep to plate.
What You’ll Do:
- Support daily kitchen operations and oversee line execution with precision and passion
- Lead, train, and motivate the culinary team to uphold excellence in execution, presentation, and food safety
- Help manage inventory, ordering, labor, and food cost control
- Play a key role in building a positive, collaborative kitchen culture
What We’re Looking For:
- 3–5+ years of experience in a high-volume, upscale or fine-dining kitchen
- Proven ability to lead and inspire teams in fast-paced environments
- Strong culinary technique, palate, and attention to detail
- Experience with new restaurant openings, a major plus
- Passion, professionalism, and a hands-on leadership style
Why Join Us:
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO)
- Exciting growth potential with a new restaurant group poised to expand
- Opportunity to make your mark on a high-profile opening and growing brand
Be part of the launch. Be part of the legacy.
Apply today and help build something unforgettable.
At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
JOB ID: 161007
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.
Robert Goebel
Senior Recruiting Partner
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
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Senior Recruiting Partner
