Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

Great-American-Restaurants-1; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

3 weeks PTO

Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

401(K) with employer match

Dining Card

Gym & Educational Reimbursement

Intense training program

Incentive trips

Job summary

Great American Restaurants is seeking Kitchen Managers/Sous Chefs to oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in our Fairfax area restaurants. You will lead line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors to ensure top food quality and strict recipe adherence.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in casual, high-volume restaurants, a strong grasp of restaurant operations, and leadership ability. Hospitality or culinary degrees are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years working in casual, high-volume restaurants.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations.
• Ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Managers/Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors.

Skills

Leadership

Operations knowledge

Staff management

Education

Hospitality or Culinary degree

Job description

Great American Restaurants, Fairfax, VA, US

Great American Restaurants is growing. With more than 50 years of hospitality excellence, Great American Restaurants operates an award‑winning collection of 14 restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot across Northern Virginia and Maryland. As we prepare to open 3 new locations in the coming year, our company is entering an exciting chapter of growth. We’re looking for passionate, driven hospitality professionals who want to be the best at what they do—leaders who elevate performance, inspire their teams, and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This is an opportunity to grow with a thriving, people‑focused organization that continues to invest in its people and its future. Consistently recognized as a Top Workplace for more than 10 consecutive years, we foster an environment where excellence is expected, supported, and rewarded..

Kitchen Managers/Sous Chefs are responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality and recipe adherence through the management of our passionate line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and Kitchen Supervisors.

• Competitive salary $65,000-$100,000
• Quarterly bonuses earned through achieving results in hospitality and operations
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 2 four-day work weeks per year
• Enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas off
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(K) with generous employer match
• Dining Card
• Gym & Educational Reimbursement
• Intense training program and ongoing professional development experiences
• Incentive trips earned through performance

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 2-5 years working in casual, high volume restaurants
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations
• Ability to lead a team
• Hospitality or Culinary degree preferred

Great American Restaurants owns and operates 14 high volume restaurants, 3 artisan bakeries, and a BBQ spot in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our locations include: Patsy’s American – Randy’s Prime Seafood & Steaks – Ozzie’s Good Eats – Jackson’s – Artie’s – Carlyle – Mike’s American – Silverado – Best Buns – Coastal Flats – Sweetwater Tavern – Stupid Good BBQ