Sous Chef

Chart House; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development opportunities

Employee discounts on dining, retail,

amusements, and hotels

Multiple health benefit plans

Dental, vision, voluntary life, short‑

term disability, flexible spending and

401(k)

Paid time off

Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Chart House Alexandria is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at one of the city’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Known for offering the best river views in Alexandria, our historic Old Town location features exceptional seafood, panoramic views of the Potomac River, and one of the area’s most popular Sunday brunches.

The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, teamwork, and execution, and thrives in a high-volume, scenic dining environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of culinary management in upscale/fine dining.
• Strong staff supervision and inventory controls.
• Experience with food and labor cost management.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Graduate of accredited culinary program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and ensure guest satisfaction with a hands-on management style.
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff, training and development.
• Help achieve or exceed budgeted labor and cost centers.
• Oversee weekly/monthly inventories and ordering of food and supplies.
• Maintain sanitation procedures and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Culinary management

Staff supervision

Inventory controls

Food cost management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited culinary program

Job description

Sous Chef

Chart House Alexandria is seeking a talented and motivated Sous Chef to join the culinary leadership team at one of the city’s most iconic waterfront restaurants. Known for offering the best river views in Alexandria, our historic Old Town location features exceptional seafood, panoramic views of the Potomac River, and one of the area’s most popular Sunday brunches. The ideal candidate is passionate about quality, teamwork, and execution, and thrives in a high-volume, scenic dining environment dedicated to delivering memorable guest experiences.

• Extensive and well-rounded training program
• Continued career development and growth opportunities
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs
• Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k)
• Paid time off
• Monthly discretionary bonus potential

Responsibilities

• Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes Attitude" and a hands‑on, lead by example management style
• Assist the Executive Chef in the management of all back of house staff in an upscale / fine dining kitchen, including ongoing training, development, and follow up
• Achieve or exceed budgeted labor and other cost centers through proper planning and execution
• Assist in overseeing weekly and monthly inventories, and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation procedures and organization of work area adhering to all OSHA regulations

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Culinary Management experience in an upscale / fine dining establishment
• Strong knowledge and attention to detail on back of the house operations including staff supervision, inventory controls and food/labor cost, and product quality
• Strong communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills
• Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic
• Graduate of an accredited culinary program is a plus

EOE

Pay Range

USD $68,000.00 - USD $78,000.00 /Yr.