Lead Sous Chef: Elevate Kitchen Ops & Guest Experience

Island Hospitality Management; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including Medical, Dental,/

Job summary

Island Hospitality Management is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and work hands-on with the culinary team. You will supervise and develop staff, manage food preparation and service, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and consistently.

You will also support ordering, inventory, vendor relations, and presentation standards while maintaining brand guidelines to enhance guest satisfaction at our Springfield property.

Qualifications

• Prior food and beverage supervisor experience.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations and work hands-on with the culinary team.
• Supervise and develop staff; manage food preparation and service.
• Maintain quality and presentation standards; support ordering and inventory.
• Collaborate with vendors and other departments.
• Ensure kitchen safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Vendor relations

Menu planning

Food safety

POS system

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

POS system

Job description

Island Hospitality Management is seeking a Sous Chef to lead day-to-day kitchen operations and work hands-on with the culinary team. You will supervise and develop staff, manage food preparation and service, and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and consistently.

You will also support ordering, inventory, vendor relations, and presentation standards while maintaining brand guidelines to enhance guest satisfaction at our Springfield property.