Fine Dining Sous Chef

Fine Dining Sous Chef at Goodwin Recruiting summary:

Prestigious rural Virginia fine-dining property seeks an experienced Sous Chef to help lead a Michelin-starred kitchen, managing daily operations, staff supervision, training, scheduling, and menu planning. The role requires at least three years in a managerial culinary capacity with strong international technique, cost control, safety compliance, and the ability to perform under pressure for special events and high-volume service. Competitive salary and benefits include heavily subsidized medical coverage, education allowance, 401(k) match, PTO, and professional development opportunities.

Are you a serious Sous Chef with a passion for detail, finesse, and passionate about all things culinary? Are you looking to get out of the big city for quieter and secure surroundings? We are a prestigious property in rural Virginia (1.5 hours outside DC) seeking an ambitious culinary professional with a proven track record of excellence and attention to detail to assist in leading our disciplined Michelin-Starred kitchens.

Sous Chef Responsibilities:

• Assist in the daily management of the main kitchen staff, ensuring quality controls are being adhered to
• Work with leadership in scheduling, hiring, and training team members
• Strong kitchen and leadership skills with a proven ability to coach and develop staff
• Planning for special events and holiday parties
• Prompt communication skills regarding maintenance and mechanical issues
• Supervising team to ensure compliance with occupational, health, and safety standards
• React quickly and effectively to unplanned operational needs, while remaining calm under pressure
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a deadline-driven, demanding environment

Sous Chef Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity as a sous chef, CdC, or EC in a fast-paced kitchen environment, preferably with a pedigree from Michelin Star or James Beard-level execution
• Expert skill set in international cuisine and technique
• Proven track record of creating dishes and menus with team collaboration
• Confident culinary techniques and skills with the drive for excellence under pressure
• Good sense of planning and preparation
• Diligent and meticulous in placing and receiving orders while controlling costs
• Ability to problem solve and react quickly to any issues that arise during a shift

Sous Chef Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Incredible learning opportunity
• Great place to work with unparalleled professionals
• Medical coverage is heavily subsidized by the employer
• Vacation
• Education allowance
• Annual Team Appreciation Events
• 401K with a substantial company match
• 2 weeks of PTO (after 90 days)

Keywords:

Sous Chef, Fine Dining, Michelin-starred kitchen, Menu development, Kitchen management, Food cost control, Culinary techniques, Staff training, Event catering, Health and safety compliance