Sous Chef / Executive Sous Chef - High Volume Upscale Casual Fine Dinning
$60k - $80kHaake Recruiting
Job Description
Job Description
Sous Chef | Upscale High-Volume Dining
Since opening our doors at the end of 2025, our James Beard-nominated restaurant group has hit the ground running in Virginia Beach. We are actively seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our thriving 250-seat upscale restaurant. This is an opportunity to execute an elevated scratch menu at serious scale alongside a high-performing team.
High-Volume Upscale Restaurant | Virginia Beach, VA | Full-Time Compensation: $60–80K + Bonus | Medical • Dental • Vision • PTO
Join the leadership team of one of Virginia Beach’s busiest kitchens. As a Sous Chef, you will run a station crew, keep mise tight, and ensure operational standards and plate perfection during high-volume service.
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 and uphold safety, sanitation, and allergen standards without compromise.
Ideal profile:
- 1–2 years of salaried kitchen leadership in a high-volume, upscale casual, or fine dining 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 with a proven track record of mentoring high-performing teams.
Ready to step into a career-defining role? Email your résumé to View email address on ziprecruiter.com or apply directly through this posting. All inquiries remain strictly confidential.
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