Lead Sous Chef – Scratch Kitchen & Wine Experience

SIXTY VINES MONTGOMERY CNTY LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Potential for a four-day workweek

Up to 17 days Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Wine-country trips

Free access to mental health services

Growth and development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Sixty Vines is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations and lead shifts with the Executive Chef. You will develop Team Members and uphold standards for quality, safety, and presentation in a scratch kitchen.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive menu execution, train staff, and manage shift goals while maintaining strong communication with front-of-house teams. This role is based in Gaithersburg, MD and requires flexibility for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of kitchen experience in a similar culinary leadership role.
• High-volume, scratch-kitchen experience preferred.
• Culinary arts degree or professional training is a plus.
• Experience leading, training and supervising hourly Team Members.
• Knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment and best practices.
• Experience with scheduling, inventory, purchasing and food-cost controls.
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Food Handler certification and any additional required food-safety certifications.
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays as business needs require.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsabilités

• Lead daily kitchen operations in partnership with Executive Chef.
• Maintain a hands-on presence during prep and service.
• Ensure recipes, portions and presentation standards are followed.
• Monitor food quality, ticket times and kitchen readiness.
• Manage waste while upholding quality standards.
• Support new menu items, seasonal offerings and food–wine experiences.
• Mentor and develop culinary Team Members, providing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate shift goals and communicate with front-of-house teams.
• Oversee inventory and ensure proper receiving and storage procedures.

Connaissances

Kitchen leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety certification

Culinary training/degree

Supervising hourly staff

Scheduling & inventory

Food cost controls

Strong communication

Mobility/physical stamina

Formation

Culinary arts degree or professional training

Description du poste

Sixty Vines is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support daily culinary operations and lead shifts with the Executive Chef. You will develop Team Members and uphold standards for quality, safety, and presentation in a scratch kitchen.

You will partner with the Executive Chef to drive menu execution, train staff, and manage shift goals while maintaining strong communication with front-of-house teams. This role is based in Gaithersburg, MD and requires flexibility for varied shifts.