EE - Sous Chef

Villagio Hospitality Group; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

401(k) with employer matching

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Villagio Hospitality Group's Everyone Eats Catering unit in Manassas, VA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily food production across multiple outlets, ensure quality and adherence to recipes, and drive efficiency in the commissary kitchen.

You will coach cooks, manage inventory, uphold HACCP and ServSafe standards, partner with culinary leadership to forecast needs, and help grow a high-performing team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a high-volume kitchen, catering, or commissary environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory systems, ordering, and cost control strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee daily food production for multiple restaurants and catering outlets, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to Culinary Team standards.
• Lead, supervise, and support cooks and prep staff to maintain high culinary performance and efficiency.
• Organize production flow, prep lists, and batch execution for large-scale operations.
• Ensure recipe accuracy, including proper ingredients, weights, scaling, and portion control.
• Conduct routine quality checks on all prepared products to maintain high standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient commissary kitchen environment.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage protocols in compliance with HACCP and ServSafe standards.
• Collaborate with the Culinary Team and restaurant leaders to forecast needs and ensure timely fulfillment.
• Support inventory management, including tracking, ordering, and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Assist with inventory audits, product receiving, and quality verification.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to procedures and continuous improvement.
• Assign and oversee tasks to maintain production timelines and operational efficiency.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Large-batch production

Food safety

Adaptability

Education

Culinary degree

High-volume kitchen experience

Inventory systems

Tools

Inventory software

HACCP

ServSafe

Job description

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EE - Sous Chef

Full Time Management Manassas, VA, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $67,000.00 Annually

Job Summary

Everyone Eats Catering, part of Villagio Hospitality Group, delivers exceptional culinary experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings. We pride ourselves on high-quality food, seamless execution, and impeccable attention to detail.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sous Chef to join our team. This role is responsible for overseeing daily food production across multiple restaurants and catering outlets, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to standardized recipes.

The Sous Chef will play a key leadership role within the commissary kitchen - driving production efficiency, maintaining food safety standards, supporting inventory management, and developing a high-performing culinary team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute and oversee daily food production for multiple restaurants and catering outlets, ensuring quality, consistency, and adherence to Culinary Team standards
• Lead, supervise, and support cooks and prep staff to maintain high culinary performance and efficiency
• Organize production flow, prep lists, and batch execution for large-scale operations
• Ensure recipe accuracy, including proper ingredients, weights, scaling, and portion control
• Conduct routine quality checks on all prepared products to maintain high standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient commissary kitchen environment
• Enforce food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage protocols in compliance with HACCP and ServSafe standards
• Collaborate with the Culinary Team and restaurant leaders to forecast needs and ensure timely fulfillment
• Support inventory management, including tracking, ordering, and maintaining appropriate stock levels
• Assist with inventory audits, product receiving, and quality verification
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to procedures and continuous improvement
• Assign and oversee tasks to maintain production timelines and operational efficiency
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong leadership and team development skills in a high-volume kitchen environment
• Excellent organization, multitasking, and time management abilities
• High attention to detail, especially with recipe execution and production accuracy
• Experience with large-batch production and commissary-style operations preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards
• Ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Education/Training/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a high-volume kitchen, catering, or commissary environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience with inventory systems, ordering, and cost control strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable lifting heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing demands

Benefits we OFFER:

• Competitive pay based on experience (100K)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off and employee discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• A collaborative and supportive work environment with room for professional growth.

Villagio Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities