Executive Sous Chef

crestline-external; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Matched 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family

Team Member Travel Discounts

Employee Appreciation Events and Recog

And More!

Job summary

The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg, VA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the daily culinary operations with a hands-on leadership style. You will mentor staff, ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires evenings, weekends and holidays, and involves menu planning, cost control, staff development, and collaboration with food & beverage teams to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university or culinary school plus at least two years of related experience; or a high school diploma plus at least five years of related experience; or equivalent combination.
• Computer skills required; familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience with hotel systems such as MICROS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a hands-on approach to all culinary operations.
• Work with the team on menu planning, development, and execution.
• Ensure staff are trained to standards and able to carry out department operations.
• Assist in calculating food costs and coordinating with accounting.
• Develop staff through supervision, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Train workers in food preparation, service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with Front Office for VIPs and with Catering, Conference Services and Banquet Departments.
• Monitor quality, presentation, portion sizes, and adherence to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Training staff

Cost awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

MICROS

Job description

Sous Chef

The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center Blacksburg, Virginia

At Crestline, we believe in creating a workplace that supports a healthy work-life balance while offering meaningful opportunities for growth and success. We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Matched 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Pet Insurance for Your Furry Family Members
• Team Member Travel Discounts
• Employee Appreciation Events and Recognition Programs
• And More!

Located on the beautiful Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Virginia, The Inn at Virginia Tech & Skelton Conference Center is seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our talented culinary team.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate is passionate about culinary excellence and committed to developing and mentoring team members. This individual will lead by example, bringing creativity, motivation, and a hands‑on leadership style to the kitchen. The Sous Chef will assist in overseeing daily culinary operations while ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

Schedule

This is a full‑time position requiring a flexible schedule that will include:

• Evenings and weekends
• Holidays
• Virginia Tech home football game days
• Other peak business periods as needed

Compensation

This position is eligible for an incentive pay program.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.

Overview

The Executive Sous Chef will assist in the planning, direction, coordination, and execution of all operations within the culinary department. The Executive Sous Chef is responsible for ensuring that all culinary operations are carried out professionally, to standards and at the highest level of service. The Executive Sous Chef will achieve desired outcomes through assisting in the creation, development, and maintenance of a competent, motivated, and empowered culinary staff. The Executive Sous Chef will effectively lead, train, coach, motivate, engage, and provide feedback to the culinary staff daily. In the absence of an Executive Chef, the Executive Sous Chef will fulfill this role. The Executive Sous Chef will always maintain a hands‑on approach to all culinary operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a hands‑on approach to all culinary operations.
• Work collaboratively with all members of the food and beverage team in menu planning, development, and execution.
• Ensure all culinary staff is properly trained to standards and able to carry out the operations of the department.
• Assists in calculating accurate, theoretical and weighted food costs.Coordinates with accounting for food costs.
• Work closely with the property Sous Chefs on their personal and professional development.
• Gives instructions to cooking personnel in fine points of cooking.
• Cooks and carves meats, and prepares dishes, such as sauces, during rush periods and for banquets and other social functions.
• Tastes and evaluates all food items within the operation.
• Estimates production needs on a daily and weekly basis. Communicates production needs to “key” kitchen associates daily.
• May schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
• Work with culinary staff to ensure portion sizes, garnishing, presentation and preparation of food exceed standards.
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
• Keep records required by government agencies regarding sanitation, and food subsidies when appropriate.
• Assist in establishing standards for personnel performance and customer service.
• Review work procedures and operational problems to determine ways to improve service, performance, or safety.
• Organize and direct worker training programs, resolve personnel problems, hire new staff, and evaluate employee performance.
• Record and analyze the number, type, and cost of items sold to determine which items may be unpopular or less profitable.
• Arrange for equipment maintenance and repairs and coordinate a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control.
• Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Coordinates with the Front Office for VIP lists, VIP fruit and cheese orders, forecast rooms sales, and any group information.
• Coordinates with Catering, Conference Services and Banquet Departments for catering procedures, Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s), and weekly forecast meetings.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university/college or culinary school plus at least two (2) years of related experience; or high school diploma or equivalent plus at least five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred.
• Experience with hotel systems such as MICROS is preferred.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or disability status.