Coastal Resort Sous Chef: Seasonal Menus & Leadership

EOS; Kitty Hawk (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EOS Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef for Lifesaving Station at The Lifesaving Station, Duck, NC, to lead daily kitchen operations in a high‑volume, all‑day dining setting inspired by Outer Banks heritage. You will manage Culinary Supervisors and line staff, control labor and food costs, train teams, and ensure sanitation, safety, and presentation align with resort standards and our culinary vision.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef, you will develop seasonal menus, oversee inventory, and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive kitchen leadership experience in a full-service or fine dining restaurant.
• Prior Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of food cost management and labor control.
• Advanced culinary techniques and knife skills.
• Experience in seasonal menu development and menu costing.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to prioritise, delegate, and remain composed under pressure.
• Passion for hospitality and culinary excellence.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background check.
• Available and willing to work flexible hours based on business needs including weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary personnel, including hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, wage recommendations, coaching and scheduling.
• Create effective, cost‑efficient schedules based on forecasted covers, banquet needs, seasonality, and labor targets.
• Oversee onboarding processes, training programs, uniform standards, time/attendance policies, and culinary expectations.
• Conduct daily culinary briefings reviewing focus, menu changes, safety topics, feedback, and quality standards.
• Manage daily food preparation, sanitation, inventory receiving, production planning, and food cost reporting.
• Develop seasonal menus in alignment with Executive Chef and resort leadership, using regional ingredients.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food cost management

Menu development

Knife skills

Staff coaching

Flexibility

Job description

EOS Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef for Lifesaving Station at The Lifesaving Station, Duck, NC, to lead daily kitchen operations in a high‑volume, all‑day dining setting inspired by Outer Banks heritage. You will manage Culinary Supervisors and line staff, control labor and food costs, train teams, and ensure sanitation, safety, and presentation align with resort standards and our culinary vision.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef, you will develop seasonal menus, oversee inventory, and