Sous Chef

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Infiniti Software Solutions is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support culinary operations, recipe development, and client presentations in Sterling, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen experience, know sous vide techniques, and communicate effectively with clients, executive chefs, and restaurant owners.

Responsibilities include recipe testing, menu development support, and ensuring high-quality plating for demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef or Sous Chef.
• ServSafe certification required.
• Knowledge of sous vide cooking techniques.
• Experience with menu design and recipe development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research, test, and develop recipes with the culinary team.
• Plate foods professionally for client presentations and demonstrations.
• Collaborate on menu development using sous vide products.
• Maintain high standards of plating and food presentation.
• Communicate ingredients and preparation methods to clients.
• Support sales teams with culinary demonstrations and customer presentations.

Skills

3+ years experience

Strong culinary skills

Excellent communication

Client-facing skills

Self-motivated

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Culinary Arts or Food Science

Job description

Position: Sous Chef
Location: Sterling, VA
Salary: $60,000–$64,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organization

Sous Chef

Position: Sous Chef
Location: Sterling, VA
Salary: $60,000–$64,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Organization

Our client is a leading global food manufacturing and culinary innovation organization specializing in advanced food preparation and sous vide solutions. With established domestic and international operations, the organization serves a diverse range of customers across the foodservice, hospitality, and culinary industries. Known for its focus on quality, innovation, and reliability, the company provides a collaborative environment where culinary professionals can contribute to recipe development, product innovation, customer presentations, and culinary demonstrations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a passionate and creative Sous Chef to support culinary operations, recipe development, menu creation, food presentation, product demonstrations, and client engagement. The ideal candidate will have strong professional kitchen experience, knowledge of sous vide techniques, excellent communication skills, and the ability to confidently interact with clients, executive chefs, restaurant owners, and culinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, test, and experiment with recipes in collaboration with the culinary team.
• Prepare and professionally plate food for client presentations and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to create dishes utilizing sous vide products.
• Assist with menu development based on client and customer requirements.
• Ensure high-quality plating, garnishing, and food presentation.
• Communicate with clients regarding ingredients, preparation methods, appetizers, entrées, and desserts.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of sous vide cooking techniques.
• Participate in trade shows, culinary demonstrations, and customer presentations.
• Develop knowledge of company products, ingredients, composition, and applications.
• Explain products and culinary solutions to prospective and existing clients.
• Maintain food, ingredient, and equipment inventory.
• Follow GMP, food safety, quality, sanitation, and company policies.
• Travel as needed to support sales teams, customer presentations, and culinary demonstrations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef and/or Sous Chef.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Food Science, or equivalent culinary certification.
• Strong professional kitchen and culinary skills.
• Experience with menu design and recipe development.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and regulations.
• ServSafe certification.
• Knowledge of sous vide cooking techniques.
• Ability to communicate culinary terminology effectively with clients, executive chefs, kitchen managers, and restaurant owners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Michelin-starred restaurant or comparable high-end culinary environment.
• Front-of-house experience.
• Experience conducting client-facing culinary presentations and demonstrations.
• Previous experience working with sous vide products and techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays