Executive Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation, Growth

Atrium Hospitality; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Brand discounts

DailyPay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Atrium Hospitality's Hotel Norfolk Sheraton in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-performing culinary team. The role focuses on overseeing food preparation, menu development, cost controls, and compliance with safety standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will supervise hiring/training, drive production schedules, and push for continuous improvement across kitchen operations, while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Sous Chef experience – strong kitchen leadership and hospitality chops.
• Culinary certification preferred – solid culinary foundation and love for learning.
• Deep knowledge of food prep, costing, and kitchen operations – manage quality and efficiency under pressure.
• ServSafe Certification – food safety is non-negotiable.
• Physically able to meet the demands – hands-on role with lifting, moving, and standing.
• Flexible schedule – ready to lead morning brunches, late dinners, and everything in between.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in hiring, training, and scheduling a high-performing culinary team.
• Prepare and present top-quality food aligning with forecast needs, productivity goals, and cost controls.
• Monitor kitchen operations to ensure smooth production flow and consistently excellent product quality.
• Assist in menu development, bringing fresh ideas to elevate guest dining experience.
• Enforce food safety standards and cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas.
• Take on special projects that improve efficiency, consistency, and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Sous Chef experience

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Food costing

Flexible schedule

Education

Culinary certification

Job description

Atrium Hospitality's Hotel Norfolk Sheraton in Norfolk, VA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-performing culinary team. The role focuses on overseeing food preparation, menu development, cost controls, and compliance with safety standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will supervise hiring/training, drive production schedules, and push for continuous improvement across kitchen operations, while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction.