Sous Chef | Catch 31

Shamin Hotels; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Travel and dining discounts

Job summary

Shamin Hotels is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for Catch 31 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. In this full-time role, you will lead a high-volume kitchen, ensuring strict food quality and staff management.

The ideal candidate has proficiency in all kitchen stations, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food preparation. This position offers comprehensive benefits, travel discounts, and opportunities for career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in all kitchen stations such as grill, saute, and fry.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills for managing kitchen staff.
• Experience working in both show kitchens and back-of-house environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise all kitchen stations without training.
• Lead and manage subordinate cooks to ensure productivity.
• Maintain high standards in a scratch kitchen environment.
• Enforce food quality, plating, timing, and portion standards.

Skills

Kitchen station proficiency

People management

Food safety compliance

High-volume kitchen experience

Job description

Sous Chef

Catch 31 — Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront | Virginia Beach, VA

Salary Range: $51,000 – $54,000 per year, based on experience

Catch 31 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking an experienced Sous Chef who can step into a high-volume, fast-paced operation and lead from day one. This role requires full proficiency on all kitchen stations, strong people-management skills, and experience in both show kitchens and back-of-house production kitchens. High volume, high standards, no shortcuts.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and supervise all kitchen stations without training (grill, saute, fry, raw bar/prep, and expo as applicable).
• Lead and manage subordinate cooks — coaching, developing, and holding the team accountable for productivity and consistent execution.
• Maintain high standards in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment.
• Oversee both show kitchen operations and back kitchen production.
• Enforce food quality, plating, timing, and portion standards during service.
• Ensure strict compliance with ServSafe, food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Assist with scheduling, inventory, ordering, and food cost controls.
• Step in as acting kitchen leader in the Executive Chef's absence.

Our TOP Values

• Team Up: Collaborate, support others, and stay golden.
• Own It: Take pride, stay accountable, and never stop learning.
• Passionately Serve: Be positive, show you care, and create memorable experiences.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary within the posted range, based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time associates: health, dental, vision, accident, and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Hilton and Shamin Hotels travel and dining discounts; Shamin Perks savings on tickets, rental cars, attractions, and more.
• Career growth within a respected, expanding hospitality organization.
• A fast-paced, professional kitchen with high standards.

Schedule

This is a full-time, salaried position. Flexible availability is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.