Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Team, Menu Innovation

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for the 703 Bar + Kitchen in Fairfax, VA. You will lead a culinary team, oversee food prep, quality control, and ensure top-tier presentation while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef, you’ll help design menus and specials that delight guests. The role requires leadership, resilience under pressure, and a passion for outstanding hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a kitchen leadership role.
• Strong culinary skills with attention to detail.
• Proven leadership in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Collaborative attitude; thrives under pressure.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing kitchen operations, food preparation, and quality control.
• Lead and mentor culinary team to uphold standards.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, inventory management, and cost control.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create menus and specials.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of food to meet standards.
• Overtime Eligible Manager: overtime pay based on kitchen needs.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary expertise

Team mentoring

Health & safety

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for the 703 Bar + Kitchen in Fairfax, VA. You will lead a culinary team, oversee food prep, quality control, and ensure top-tier presentation while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

Collaborating with the Executive Chef, you’ll help design menus and specials that delight guests. The role requires leadership, resilience under pressure, and a passion for outstanding hospitality.