Lead Sous Chef: Menu Planning & Culinary Ops

Guest Services, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Chef and serve as second in command in the kitchen. You will help plan menus, direct staff, and ensure food quality to meet client objectives and customer needs.

The role involves supervising culinary staff, managing budgets, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and operational standards to deliver high-quality service across client sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate's degree in food service or related field preferred.
• Food Safety Certification. Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to interact and communicate well with the client.
• Ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Assist in menu planning, forecast portions, cost items, and ensure budget compliance.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, discipline, and direct culinary staff.
• Control expenses and determine food and supply needs; maintain inventory.
• Maintain safe facility environment with standards for food production, sanitation, hygiene.
• Plan and supervise culinary work to ensure on-time, quality production.
• Monitor safety issues and report them to the manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Food safety

Sanitation

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Culinary/Associate degree (preferred)

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef to assist the Chef and serve as second in command in the kitchen. You will help plan menus, direct staff, and ensure food quality to meet client objectives and customer needs.

The role involves supervising culinary staff, managing budgets, and maintaining safety, sanitation, and operational standards to deliver high-quality service across client sites.