Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

Position Description: Perched on Alexandria's waterfront, Vola's Dockside Grill is a neighborhood favorite with breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Potomac River. Our all-day menu celebrates the best of the region with fresh seafood, market oysters, and elevated comfort food crafted from seasonal ingredients.We’re looking for a driven, hands-on Executive Sous Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, full-service, high-volume restaurant. This is a leadership role for a culinary professional who can execute at a high level while developing people, protecting quality, and keeping the kitchen running with precision. Position Responsibilities: Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:Lead the shift: Set the pace, standards, and culture for the culinary team.Own execution: Deliver consistent, high-quality food across every shift and service.Develop talent: Train, coach, and hold cooks accountable while building a strong internal pipeline.Drive kitchen performance: Maintain exceptional standards for prep, line execution, sanitation, organization, and ticket times.Own Kitchen Cost Controls: Manage food costs, waste, inventory, ordering, and portion control with a sharp eye for detail.Partner with leadership: Collaborate with the Executive Chef and General Manager to drive sales, profitability, and operational excellence.Stay guest-focused: Understand that every plate is an opportunity to create a memorable experience.Own the details: Lead by example with urgency, organization, consistency, and professionalism. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Qualifications - Qualifications:
3+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.Strong working knowledge of scratch cooking, recipe execution, prep, and line operations.Proven ability to lead, coach, train, and hold a culinary team accountable.Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, inventory, ordering, and cost controls.Ability to remain calm, focused, and decisive in a high-pressure service environment.Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.A hands-on leadership style with a high sense of urgency and pride in execution.Passion for food, hospitality, and developing people.Must be able to speak and understand English.
Additional Information: People are the core of our business. That’s why our benefits include:
Monthly profit-sharing bonus
401K
Health Insurance
Vision, Dental, and Life InsurancePaid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)Parking Pass
Complimentary dining privileges at any of our ARP locations
Opportunity for personal and professional growth $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually