Lead Sous Chef – Fine Dining Leadership & Growth

The Post Oak; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Career development

Employee discounts on dining

Health benefit plans

Dental, vision, life & disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in a high-volume fine dining setting. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, maintain exceptional food quality, and support the restaurant's success.

We value hands-on leaders who emphasize precision, execution, and growth opportunities for talented culinary professionals. Bring your experience in upscale dining and a passion for developing people.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of culinary management in an upscale/fine dining setting.
• Strong back-of-house knowledge including supervision, inventory controls, food/labor cost, and product quality.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Stable, progressive work history and strong work ethic.
• Graduates of accredited culinary programs are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellence in guest satisfaction through a Do Whatever It Takes attitude and hands-on leadership.
• Assist the Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, including training and development.
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through planning and execution.
• Oversee weekly and monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to OSHA regulations.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

The Palm Steakhouse is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team in a high-volume fine dining setting. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff, maintain exceptional food quality, and support the restaurant's success.

We value hands-on leaders who emphasize precision, execution, and growth opportunities for talented culinary professionals. Bring your experience in upscale dining and a passion for developing people.