Sous Chef — High-Volume Catering & Team Training

Meriwether Godsey, Inc.; Pantops (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals

Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental

Mentorship

Job summary

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef in Charlottesville, VA, to lead kitchen operations and support a high-volume catering program.

The role requires formal culinary training or substantial experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality and food safety. You will train staff, manage production, and collaborate with the director on menu execution and sustainability goals.

Qualifications

• Formal Culinary Training or a minimum of 4 years of culinary experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume catering and food service operations, preferably in school environments required.
• Experience with purchasing/ordering preferred.
• High levels of professionalism and strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and good organizational skills.
• Flexibility: the ability to switch between locations and job duties.
• Growing knowledge of sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and timeliness of food production, using batch-cooking methods to maintain the quality and freshness of the product.
• Assist the Director with all aspects of production; work collaboratively alongside other production staff to incorporate key ingredients/products into recipe and menu offerings daily.
• Train additional kitchen staff on MG recipes and kitchen policies.
• Conduct training and in-services for staff in an assigned area.
• Use traditional, made-from-scratch preparation methods and keep accurate production logs.
• Participate in transporting, setting up, garnishing, maintaining, and breaking down food and supplies at assigned stations.
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, and all HACCP recordings.
• Manages food and product ordering by keeping detailed records and minimizing waste by driving sustainability programs to improve waste reduction and manage budgetary concerns.
• Supervises all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards.
• Guides kitchen personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, utensils, and machinery.
• Conduct daily pre-production and service meetings. Ensures serving food according to standards.
• Additional duties may include assisting the Director when necessary, purchasing/ordering necessary products, being responsible for team production, quality assurance, and other duties as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Sustainability

Education

Formal Culinary Training

Job description

Meriwether Godsey, Inc. is seeking a Sous Chef in Charlottesville, VA, to lead kitchen operations and support a high-volume catering program.

The role requires formal culinary training or substantial experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to quality and food safety. You will train staff, manage production, and collaborate with the director on menu execution and sustainability goals.