Sous Chef

Palm Restaurant Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training program

Career development

Employee dining discounts

Health insurance plans

Dental & vision

Life insurance & short-term disability

401(k) & retirement plan

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

The Palm Steakhouse in McLean, VA is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor the culinary team, and uphold the restaurant’s fine-dining standards. You will drive food quality, consistency, and execution in a fast-paced environment.

We offer hands-on leadership, competitive compensation, extensive training, and opportunities for growth within a legendary steakhouse brand. Join us to elevate plates and mentor tomorrow’s culinary talent.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management experience in upscale / fine dining.
• Proven ability to lead back-of-house teams and maintain quality.
• Strong cost control, inventory, and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction with hands-on leadership and example-driven management
• Assist Executive Chef in managing back-of-house staff and training
• Meet or exceed labor and cost targets through planning and execution
• Oversee inventories and ordering of food and supplies
• Maintain sanitation and OSHA-compliant work areas

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Conflict resolution

Food cost awareness

Education

Accredited culinary program

Job description

Overview

Ready to Elevate Your Culinary Career? Lead with Passion. Grow with a Legacy. The Palm Steakhouse is looking for a talented, driven Sous Chef to join our culinary leadership team and help uphold the exceptional standards of one of the most iconic names in fine dining. If you're an experienced culinary professional who thrives in an upscale, high-volume environment, enjoys developing people, and is ready to take the next step in your career, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. As Sous Chef, you'll play a key role in leading daily kitchen operations, mentoring and developing culinary team members, maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency, and supporting the overall success of the restaurant. We're looking for a hands-on leader who takes pride in precision, execution, and creating an environment where talented culinary professionals can grow. This is more than your next job—it's an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your culinary experience, and build a rewarding career with a legendary steakhouse brand.

Bring your talent. Lead with purpose. Elevate every plate. Build your culinary future with The Palm.

Benefits

• 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 $65,000.00 - USD $82,000.00 /Yr.