Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Fine Dining & Team Growth

Landry's, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career growth

Employee discounts

Health plans

Dental, vision, life and disability

PTO

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse, part of Landry's, Inc., is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in a high-volume, upscale setting. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team, uphold exacting quality, and drive overall restaurant success.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on precision, execution, and fostering growth among talented colleagues. As Sous Chef you will contribute to a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of culinary management experience in a fine dining / upscale, full-service restaurant.
• Strong understanding of back-of-house operations, including staff supervision, inventory management, food and labor cost controls.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams with strong communication and coaching skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proven track record of managing food costs, labor expenses, and inventory controls.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance with a safe kitchen mindset.
• Thrive in a dynamic environment and demonstrate leadership presence.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience Leadership: Deliver exceptional guest experiences and foster hospitality and accountability.
• Operational Excellence: Support labor and operating expense management to meet budget and profitability goals.
• Financial Management: Assist with inventory management, purchasing, ordering, and biweekly/monthly inventories.
• Quality Management: Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and recipe standards.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain food safety and workplace safety regulations, including OSHA.
• Culture & Engagement: Foster a positive, collaborative, high-performing work environment.
• Business Results: Drive operational success by analyzing performance metrics and implementing improvements.
• Adaptability & Leadership Presence: Respond to changing business needs with visible leadership.

Skills

Culinary management

Leadership

Inventory control

Labor cost control

Team development

Food safety

Job description

The Palm Steakhouse, part of Landry's, Inc., is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in a high-volume, upscale setting. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team, uphold exacting quality, and drive overall restaurant success.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on precision, execution, and fostering growth among talented colleagues. As Sous Chef you will contribute to a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement