Executive Sous Chef - Farm-to-Table Luxury Kitchen Lead

Sideout Athlete Development; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodstone seeks an Executive Sous Chef for Grayson's at Goodstone, a luxury restaurant at the estate. This hands-on leadership role drives culinary excellence, mentors the team, and partners with the Executive Chef to deliver plated perfection and memorable guest experiences.

The role requires leadership, seasonal cooking expertise, strong cost control, and ServSafe-certified operations in a high-end setting. Expect a busy, on-site kitchen with room for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a Sous Chef or culinary leadership position.
• Experience in upscale, luxury, boutique hotel, resort, or fine dining environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal cooking, scratch kitchens, and farm-to-table cuisine.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop culinary teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing labor, inventory, purchasing, and food costs.
• ServSafe Certification, or the ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations while maintaining the highest culinary standards.
• Work side-by-side with the culinary team during prep and service.
• Execute seasonal menus with consistency, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Ensure every dish reflects Grayson's at Goodstone standards.
• Assist with recipe development, menu planning, and seasonal offerings.
• Partner with the Executive Chef to elevate the guest dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Culinary creativity

Farm-to-table

Food safety

Inventory management

Communication

Time management

Labor cost control

Sanitation knowledge

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Goodstone seeks an Executive Sous Chef for Grayson's at Goodstone, a luxury restaurant at the estate. This hands-on leadership role drives culinary excellence, mentors the team, and partners with the Executive Chef to deliver plated perfection and memorable guest experiences.

The role requires leadership, seasonal cooking expertise, strong cost control, and ServSafe-certified operations in a high-end setting. Expect a busy, on-site kitchen with room for growth.