Sous Chef — Lead Creative Menus, Great Benefits

Olympia Hospitality; Norfolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance 80%+

401K plan with discretionary match

Term life insurance (group)

Short-term disability (50% shared cost

Earned wage access

PTO + 7 paid holidays

Exclusive hotel travel discounts

Job summary

Olympia Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, oversee daily kitchen activities, and ensure high-quality meal production in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus, maintain strict food safety standards, and mentor kitchen staff to deliver consistent excellence.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong cooking skills across styles, and a focus on cost control, inventory, and sanitation to support guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• Must have strong culinary/cooking skills and knowledge of different cooking styles.
• Experience with food cost analysis, inventories, and labor control.
• Thorough understanding of kitchen equipment use and operation.
• Knife, grill, saute, expediter skills; garde manger experience.
• Commitment to food safety, sanitation, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop innovative and seasonal menus.
• Oversee food preparation and cooking to ensure recipes, portions, and quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and provide coaching to enhance culinary skills and performance.
• Coordinate ordering, inventory, production scheduling, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen and ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Train and mentor staff in culinary techniques and safety practices.
• Conduct regular training and taste tests to ensure excellence and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary/cooking skills

Food cost analysis

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Olympia Hospitality is seeking a Sous Chef to lead culinary operations, oversee daily kitchen activities, and ensure high-quality meal production in a fast-paced environment. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus, maintain strict food safety standards, and mentor kitchen staff to deliver consistent excellence.

This role requires hands-on leadership, strong cooking skills across styles, and a focus on cost control, inventory, and sanitation to support guest satisfaction