Lead Sous Chef Banquets & Fine Dining

Washington Golf and Country Club; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will lead line cooks, ensure flawless plating, and help develop menus for à la carte service and events.

The role requires strong knife skills, knowledge of contemporary and classic cuisine, and a commitment to food safety and teamwork. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary techniques with line cooking and plating.
• Experience supervising kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Ability to assist with menu development and banquet planning.
• Strong organization, time-management and inventory control.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Previous Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook experience.
• Culinary degree or equivalent; ServSafe preferred.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations on-site in Arlington, VA.
• Oversee food preparation and line cooking to ensure consistent presentation.
• Develop and execute menus for à la carte service, events and banquets.
• Lead and train kitchen staff; enforce safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to deliver timely, high-quality service.
• Manage prep, inventory, ordering, and food-cost control.
• Contribute to seasonal specials and improve kitchen workflows.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.

Skills

Hot line cooking

Prep work

Plating

Knife skills

Contemporary cuisine

Classic cuisine

Staff supervision

Mentorship

Food safety

Sanitation

Menu development

Banquet planning

Recipe standardization

Inventory control

Cost control

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Sous-chef experience

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Washington Golf and Country Club in Arlington, VA seeks a skilled Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will lead line cooks, ensure flawless plating, and help develop menus for à la carte service and events.

The role requires strong knife skills, knowledge of contemporary and classic cuisine, and a commitment to food safety and teamwork. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.