Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef
12 days ago
Virginia Beach
Job Description EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF New 250-Seat Restaurant | Virginia Beach, VA | Full-Time | $75–90 K + Bonus | Relocation + Full Benefits A nationally acclaimed hospitality group is opening two high-profile, 250-seat restaurants in Virginia Beach later this year. We’re hiring an Executive Sous Chef for one of these locations (you’ll be dedicated to a single kitchen, not both) to help build the team, run service, and nail the numbers from day one. What you’ll own • Recruit, train, and schedule a 30-plus BOH crew for your assigned kitchen., • Run expo nightly; protect recipe specs, plating, timing, and sanitation., • Control food cost and labor—dialing in prep, par levels, vendor pricing, and inventory systems., • Lead tastings, pre-shift education, and seasonal menu rollouts with the Executive Chef., • Keep HACCP logs, allergy protocols, and health-inspection readiness flawless. What you bring • 2–3 years as Exec Sous or CDC in a $5 M+ scratch operation., • Comfort with high-volume line work; wood-fire or live-fuel experience is a plus., • Strong COGS/labor control and fluency with inventory platforms (R365, ChefTec, etc.)., • Calm, teach-first leadership style that motivates diverse teams. SOUS CHEF New 250-Seat Restaurant | Virginia Beach, VA | Full-Time | $60–70 K + Bonus | Medical • Dental • Vision • PTO Join the opening team for one of Virginia Beach’s most anticipated new restaurants (you’ll focus on a single venue, not both). As Sous Chef you’ll run a station crew, keep mise tight, and execute a scratch menu at serious scale. Your day-to-day • Lead the line during service—call tickets, keep plating flawless, and maintain momentum through multiple turns., • Supervise prep—protein fabrication, marinades, sauces, and pantry work—ensuring yields and specs are spot-on., • Write detailed station prep lists, train new cooks, and monitor waste vs. par., • Assist with weekly inventory; flag variances to the Exec Sous Chef., • Uphold safety, sanitation, and allergen standards without compromise. Ideal profile • 1–2 years salaried kitchen leadership in a high-volume, scratch environment., • Solid knife skills; comfortable portioning primals, seafood, and produce for a 250-seat house., • Familiar with wood-fire or high-heat cooking techniques (preferred, not required)., • Team-first mindset; thrives on coaching in the heat of service. Ready to launch a headline-worthy kitchen? Email your résumé to or apply through this posting. All inquiries remain confidential.