Sous Chef - High-Volume Kitchen Leader

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

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.