Banquet Sous Chef & Event Kitchen Lead

Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) in Annapolis, MD supports banquet events across breakfast, lunches, and dinners. The incumbent will oversee kitchen activities in the absence of the executive chef and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Experience in culinary supervision and recipe standardization is valued, with opportunities to lead staff and coordinate cooking processes in a federal setting.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized culinary experience or one year of graduate level education.
• Experience training and leading junior kitchen staff with safety standards.
• Current ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain products and equipment for food preparation.
• Operate production equipment per manufacturer instructions.
• Prepare foods per recipes; carve and plate for banquets.
• Set up plating line, maintain workstation, and assist with serving.
• Maintain hygiene, safety, and sanitary practices in all areas.
• Notify executive chef of shortages and manage leftovers and storage.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Menu Planning

Food Safety

Leadership

ServSafe Certified

Education

Culinary arts education

Tools

Yellow Dog

Restaurant365

Nova

Rosnet

Job description

The Sous Chef role at Navy Region Naval District Washington Fleet and Family Readiness (FFR) in Annapolis, MD supports banquet events across breakfast, lunches, and dinners. The incumbent will oversee kitchen activities in the absence of the executive chef and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Experience in culinary supervision and recipe standardization is valued, with opportunities to lead staff and coordinate cooking processes in a federal setting.