Sous Chef

SOUS CHEF | BECCA Restaurant & Garden | The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club AAA Four Diamond | Top 10 TripAdvisor | HEI Hotels & Resorts Partner The Opportunity: Becca Restaurant & Garden isn't just another hotel restaurant. We're the culinary hallmark of this historic oceanfront property—a AAA-rated fine dining destination where Virginia Beach locals celebrate anniversaries and visitors plan entire trips around our dinner reservations. Open for three meals daily, we're looking for a Sous Chef who understands that consistency at breakfast service is just as important as perfection at a five-course dinner. This is where classic technique meets coastal innovation, where every plate tells the story of Virginia Beach's culinary evolution. What You'll Own: Partner with our Executive Chef to maintain AAA Four Diamond standards across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service Lead a brigade that takes pride in being part of Virginia Beach's premier dining destination Drive menu development that honors our historic property while pushing coastal cuisine forward Manage food costs and kitchen operations with the precision this caliber demands Train and mentor line cooks who want to learn from the best on the oceanfront Execute flawless service whether it's a 200-cover brunch or an intimate wine dinner Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all HEI Franchise standards. Manage Human Resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication vehicles, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate. Schedule and manage the maintenance and sanitation of the kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets or exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards, and regulations. Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded while quality is maintained or improved. Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses. Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, costing and implementation of seasonal and special menus. Should assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef in his or her absence. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable. Five+ years of employment in a related position. Hotel experience preferred. Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of associates and/or complex problems and food and beverage management. Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning. Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals. Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc. The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club is a landmark luxury property overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. For nearly a century, it has welcomed U.S. presidents, celebrated guests, and visitors from around the world, earning a place on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel blends stately architecture and timeless elegance with updated, contemporary design and modern amenities. As part of the Autograph Collection, The Cavalier offers a distinctive hospitality experience that combines grand tradition with warm, personalized service. Team members join a legacy-driven environment focused on exceptional guest experiences and high standards of culinary and service excellence. Salary and Benefits: $60,000-$65,000 / year HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club