Lead Cook & Kitchen Leader — Drive Quality & Team Growth

Wegmans; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Overtime premium pay

Health insurance

401(k) match

Scholarship program

LiveWell program

Job summary

Wegmans in Sterling, VA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide a team of cooks in a people-first kitchen. You will oversee daily operations, ensure recipe consistency, and mentor staff to grow their culinary skills.

In this role, you will drive profitability and maintain high food-safety standards while delivering exceptional dining experiences for customers across departments.

Join Wegmans where teamwork, training, and opportunity are valued as part of a rewarding career in hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prep or line cook experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Food safety and quality assurance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sous chefs in running the kitchen and overseeing the team
• Follow recipes, use proper knife skills, and apply cooking techniques to ensure consistency
• Share your knowledge and passion for food with customers by suggesting meal ideas using products from departments around the store
• Manage employee performance, including training, feedback and development opportunities

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Wegmans in Sterling, VA is seeking a Kitchen Leader to guide a team of cooks in a people-first kitchen. You will oversee daily operations, ensure recipe consistency, and mentor staff to grow their culinary skills.

In this role, you will drive profitability and maintain high food-safety standards while delivering exceptional dining experiences for customers across departments.

Join Wegmans where teamwork, training, and opportunity are valued as part of a rewarding career in hospitality.