Sous Chef & Kitchen Lead: Menu, Budget, & Team

Guest Services, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. at the Pentagon seeks a Sous Chef to act as the direct management support to the Chef and second in command in the kitchen. The role involves planning, directing employees, achieving budget targets, and ensuring food quality and client satisfaction.

The candidate will assist in menu planning, cost analysis, and staff supervision, while maintaining safety standards and smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent required; Culinary or Associate’s degree preferred.
• Food Safety Certification. Strong sanitation habits.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers; ability to communicate well in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and developing menus; forecast portion specifications and cost items.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, and direct culinary staff; discipline where needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary or Associate degree

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. at the Pentagon seeks a Sous Chef to act as the direct management support to the Chef and second in command in the kitchen. The role involves planning, directing employees, achieving budget targets, and ensuring food quality and client satisfaction.

The candidate will assist in menu planning, cost analysis, and staff supervision, while maintaining safety standards and smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment.