Senior Sous Chef — High-Volume Craft Kitchen

Three-Notch; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Three Notch'd Brewing Company in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You will manage line cooks, ensure quality, safety, and cost controls, and train staff to uphold recipes and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary proficiency, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Salary range reflects experience and market norms for a full-time kitchen position.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven ability to train and supervise line cooks and kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of cooking methods, line duties, banquet, catering and pastry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support line cooks, ensuring labor and cost control goals.
• Train line cooks on all aspects of the role to enhance skills.
• Conduct interviews and hire back-of-house staff as needed.
• Develop, read and follow recipes; prepare and cook hot and cold items.
• Ensure daily preparation levels meet restaurant needs.

Skills

Communication

Safety compliance

Team leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food preparation

Professional appearance

Education

Culinary training or degree

ServeSafe certified

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Three Notch'd Brewing Company in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef. You will manage line cooks, ensure quality, safety, and cost controls, and train staff to uphold recipes and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary proficiency, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. Salary range reflects experience and market norms for a full-time kitchen position.