Executive Sous Chef — Lounge Kitchen Leader

Flik Hospitality Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Assistance Program

FSAs

Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group in Arlington, VA seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations at the DCA Centurion Lounge, maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment and ensuring meals meet corporate guidelines.

Qualified candidates hold a culinary degree, 3–5 years of experience, mastery of multiple kitchen stations, and knowledge of food cost and quality. ServSafe/HACCP certification is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in culinary arts or related field.
• 3–5 years of culinary experience in professional kitchens.
• Mastery of a wide variety of kitchen positions and stations.
• Knowledge of food cost, quality identification, and portion control.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Certifications: ServSafe and/or HACCP as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Executive Chef to ensure sanitation, safety, production, and merchandising standards are met.
• Lead and train back-of-house staff to meet operational objectives.
• Ensure high quality food items are creatively prepared and cost-effectively presented.
• Support planning, ordering, inventory, and food preparation activities.
• Assist in cost control and expenditure management for the account.
• Implement new culinary programs in collaboration with marketing and culinary teams.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Sanitation & ServSafe

Interpersonal skills

Menu development

Education

B.S. Degree in Culinary Arts

3–5 years culinary experience

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group in Arlington, VA seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing kitchen operations at the DCA Centurion Lounge, maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment and ensuring meals meet corporate guidelines.

Qualified candidates hold a culinary degree, 3–5 years of experience, mastery of multiple kitchen stations, and knowledge of food cost and quality. ServSafe/HACCP certification is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.