Sous Chef

Drive Shack; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Drive Shack is looking for a talented Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in a high-volume, tech-driven dining environment. You will ensure top-notch cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen while guiding a team to deliver presentation-ready dishes.

You’ll manage scheduling, training, coaching, and reviews, while controlling labor and food costs. The role supports the Executive Chef and covers duties when absent, with scheduling that includes evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven culinary skills with ability to lead, develop and motivate staff.
• Experience in personnel management and problem-solving.
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory management and purchasing.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food.
• Oversee scheduling, training, coaching, and reviews for associates.
• Attract, interview, retain and motivate staff while ensuring safety.
• Monitor labor and food costs; prepare reports and schedules.
• Assist Executive Chef with menu development, costing, and implementation.
• Act as Executive Chef when absent; schedule staff per budget and forecast.
• Direct sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment; maintain walk-ins.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff coaching

Food cost control

High-volume cooking

Safety & sanitation

Multitasking

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

High School diploma

BA in Culinary Arts preferred

Job description

About Drive Shack

Drive Shack is a modern entertainment destination that blends the energy of nightlife with the fun of tech-driven golf games. We’re all about creating spaces where guests can relax, connect, and make lasting memories.

With interactive golf experiences, chef-inspired food, and craft cocktails, we offer something for everyone from casual nights out to birthdays and corporate events. At Drive Shack, great food, good vibes, and friendly competition come together for an unforgettable time.

Job Purpose

The Sous Chef is responsible for all areas of the kitchen operations. This leader ensures a high standard of cleanliness and higienic practice throughout the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in a high-volume restaurant operation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food
• Manage associates in scheduling, training, developing, coaching, counseling, and conducting reviews
• Attract, interview, retain and motivate associates while providing a safe work environment
• Monitor, analyze and control labor and food costs
• Prepare reports, charts, and schedules to ensure budgets are met or exceeded
• Assist the Executive Chef in the creation, cost and implementation of outlets, banquets, seasonal and special menus
• Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Chef when absent
• Schedule staff according to budget and business forecast
• Direct proper sanitation of kitchen facilities and equipment
• Comply with EcoSure and health code standards for sanitation
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order
• Direct proper maintenance of walk-in coolers (rotation of food products and cleanliness)

Qualifications

• Proven culinary skills and able to lead, develop, and motivate staff
• Ability to communicate effectively, perform multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize needs in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of applicable safety and sanitation procedures
• Work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Knowledge of food cost, inventory management and purchasing
• Valid driver’s license required
• Bilingual speaker (English/Spanish) preferred
• Experience in personnel management and problem-solving skills preferred
• High School diploma required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in culinary arts or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialty/Technical Training or BA degree in Culinary Arts preferred

Working Conditions

• Days and hours of work vary by schedule and business needs
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work will be required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, to walk, read, hear, talk, balance, climb, use hands, use fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, smell, taste, push or pull. The employee may be required to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Drive Shack is committed to equal opportunity in the workplace, preventing discrimination and harassment, including sexual misconduct, based on legally protected diversity characteristics (such as race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, citizenship, genetic information and veteran status) in its application and hiring processes and in its employment decisions. Additionally, Drive Shack takes action to prevent retaliation and to create a respectful, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone.