Lead Sous Chef — Build Teams, Craft Excellence

Alexandria Restaurant Partners, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly profit-sharing bonus

401K

Paid time off - Vacation, sick time, &

Health Insurance

Vision and dental insurance

Complimentary dining privileges at ARP

Job summary

Alexandria Restaurant Partners, LLC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading the Back of House at the restaurant level. You will set the standard for excellence, uphold ARP’s systems, procedures, and culture, and work to consistently deliver signature quality.

In this role you will coach and mentor Sous Chefs, manage daily kitchen operations including labor, inventory, and scheduling, and ensure health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive kitchen leadership in upscale, high-volume full-service restaurant.
• Experience with scratch cooking.
• Strong coaching/mentoring approach with internal talent pipeline.
• Manages daily kitchen operations including labor, inventory, purchasing, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of health, safety and compliance regulations for upscale dining.
• Energetic, polished, professional demeanor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; interacts with ownership, vendors, staff.
• Strong conflict-resolution and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage adherence to ARP’s quality standards, operating systems/procedures, and food sanitation & safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to achieve desired results.
• Develop Sous Chefs and mentor hourly BOH staff to support talent pipeline.
• Provide training programs and cross-train positions.
• Hire qualified candidates for each position.
• Hands-on management that motivates a diverse team with clear objectives.
• Audit sanitation controls and stay certified.
• Uphold strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution.
• Impact restaurant profitability through effective financial management.
• Represent and protect the ARP brand; take ownership and adapt under pressure.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Scratch cooking

Coaching & mentoring

Labor management

Inventory control

Health & safety regulations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Alexandria Restaurant Partners, LLC is seeking a hands-on Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in leading the Back of House at the restaurant level. You will set the standard for excellence, uphold ARP’s systems, procedures, and culture, and work to consistently deliver signature quality.

In this role you will coach and mentor Sous Chefs, manage daily kitchen operations including labor, inventory, and scheduling, and ensure health and safety compliance.