Sous Chef

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions; Woodford (VA); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth and promotions

Discounts and perks

Education assistance

Job summary

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is hiring a Sous Chef for its new resort in Virginia. This pivotal role involves supporting the culinary team and ensuring excellent food quality while managing kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years of experience in a high-volume setting and the ability to lead a team effectively.

We offer opportunities for career growth, perks, and a supportive work culture. Join us and help create an extraordinary dining experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to motivate kitchen teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team members and ensure food quality during service.
• Train and develop kitchen staff while fostering teamwork.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Inventory management

Food safety regulations

Team training and mentoring

Communication skills

Job description

Now Hiring: Sous Chef

At Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, our Promise is simple: Lead with Love. We care deeply for our guests, associates, and communities—treating people like family and creating spaces where everyone feels valued.

At our newest resort destination in Virginia, we’re not just opening a property— we’re creating an experience. We’re seeking a dynamic, hands‑on Sous Chef to play a key leadership role in launching and elevating our culinary program from day one. This is a rare opportunity to assist the Head Chef in shaping the culture, standards, and guest experience of a brand‑new resort.

Salary Range

Starting at $55,000/yr based on prior experience.

A full list of our concepts, each needing a Sous Chef, includes:

• Double Cut Steak House – Our signature steakhouse serving bold flavors.
• B‑LUX Grill & Bar – Deliciously unique burgers and shakes handcrafted from scratch.
• Sortino’s Italian Kitchen – A modern, elevated Italian restaurant and bar.
• Cinco Niño’s – A friendly Tex‑Mex‑inspired outlet and tequila bar featuring sizzle and classic flavors

These positions are scheduled to begin onboarding from mid-September to October.

We’re taking our time to find the right chef—a visionary who leads with both creativity and humility. This process will include discovery calls, casual conversations, and in-person interviews as we get closer to launch.

What You’ll Do:

• Support daily kitchen operations by leading culinary team members, ensuring food quality, consistency, and efficient execution during service.
• Train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and guest-focused hospitality.
• Assist with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and maintaining sanitation and food safety standards.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on menu execution, operational standards, and overall kitchen performance

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5 years of culinary leadership experience in a high-volume, upscale, steakhouse, supper club, or hospitality-driven environment preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate kitchen teams in a fast-paced setting while maintaining high culinary and sanitation standards.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, inventory management, kitchen operations, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, with excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Why Kalahari?

• Career growth with promotion from within Sous-Chef
• Discounts, perks, and education assistance

Be part of something extraordinary. Apply today and help us Lead with Love.

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.