Sous Chef

We are seeking a Sous chef for a new location opening in Leesburg, VA, summer 2025. The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting with overseeing all kitchen operations with a focus on these items:

 Reports to: Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef 

 Direct Reports: 

• Line cooks
• Prep cooks
• Porters

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 Culinary 

• Supervise and assist the hourly line cooks, prep cooks, and support staff as they prepare their daily mise en place and prep mise en place.
• Ensure that the walk-in coolers and dry storage spaces are kept clean and organized in accordance with Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and restaurant standards.
• Taste the daily mise en place to ensure proper seasoning and quality.
• Lead and execute an assigned station to ensure that all dishes are plated and prepared properly.
• Work in conjunction with the expeditor to ensure proper timing and quality of all courses leaving the kitchen.
• Work in conjunction with the Executive Sous and porter team to ensure that all equipment and facilities are maintained in accordance with building standards and basic service standards
• Maintain the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) documentation focusing on data entry and daily upholding of standards.

 Hiring 

• Assist in interviewing potential kitchen employees as necessary.
• Actively seek out new members for our kitchen team to ensure a proper foundation as the restaurant grows and develops.
• Act as the primary supervisor of line cook, prep cooks and support staff and facilitate their growth via skills training and daily mentorship.

 Menu Development 

• Support the culinary management team with the development of new dishes 
• Assist in writing and costing recipes for menu
• Develop new techniques for each dish as they become necessary

 Qualification Standards 

• 3 years restaurant experience required
• 3 years management experience required
• Advanced and accurate knife skills
• Ability to read and follow recipes and standards
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Capability to teach and mentor others
• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple tasks
• Experience with a variety of cooking styles and techniques
• Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

This job description above does not reflect every job responsibility of a Sous Chef. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as necessary.