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Sous Chef – Join a High-Profile Restaurant Opening in Virginia!

About Us

We’re a fast-growing restaurant group bringing an exciting new concept to Virginia, with two additional openings planned in other states in Q1-2026. This is your chance to join a dynamic culinary team and lead the launch of a restaurant from day one.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a brand-new concept with the excitement and visibility of a high-profile opening
Lead, inspire, and shape a talented back-of-house team
Work in a fast-paced, upscale environment where culinary excellence is expected and rewarded
Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding restaurant group
Generous benefits and perks that make our team worth joining:
- Competitive, high-performing salary with an achievable bonus program of up to 20% of your annual pay
- Generous PTO to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with company contributions
- Lifestyle perks: up to $800/month expense account for dining, gym, dry cleaning, spa services, and parking
- Dining allowances

What You’ll Do

Lead daily kitchen operations for an upscale, high-volume restaurant
Develop, mentor, and train a skilled culinary team
Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management on menu development, specials, and recipe innovation
Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency while managing costs and inventory
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards

Who You Are

3+ years of experience in upscale, high-volume kitchens
A proven leader who motivates teams and drives culinary excellence
Knowledgeable in kitchen operations, food cost control, and high-standard plating/presentation
Experienced in new restaurant openings? Even better!
Professional, adaptable, and passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences

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 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: 168892

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Additional Information

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.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.