Virginia Beach Executive Chef

New Realm Brewing; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

New Realm Brewing Company in Virginia Beach seeks an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, drive menu design, and ensure top-quality plates and guest experiences. You will manage sous chefs and staff, coordinate inventory, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced brewery setting.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and alignment with brand values to drive financial performance and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with sous chef.
• Helps in the design of food and drink menu.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepares food properly.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Creativity

Time management

Decision making

Team supervision

Menu design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2-4 years experience

Job description

Good Food, Great Beer, and Spirits! Come Join Our Team at New Realm Brewing Company – Virginia Beach!

New Realm Brewing Company is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our high-volume kitchen operation. We’re looking for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops strong teams, maintains high standards for food quality and execution, and takes ownership of kitchen operations.

We work hard, have fun, and are committed to creating a great experience for both our guests and our team.

Role Overview: Executive Chef

Responsible for overseeing the food and beverage operations of New Realm Brewing, , which will also feature a tasting room with a wide variety of beers on tap, an outdoor beer garden, and private event rooms. Directs and works with the Sous Chef and associates . Associate satisfaction and to maximize boh-of-house financial performance. Adheres to all company, safety, and department policies and procedures. Fosters teamwork and provides excellent guest experience,. Builds brand loyalty by living the New Realm core values.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Directs food preparation and collaborates with sous chef.
• Helps in the design of food and drink menu.
• Produces high quality plates, including both design and taste.
• Oversees and supervises kitchen staff.
• Assists with menu planning, inventory, and management of supplies.
• Ensures that food is top quality and that kitchen is in good condition.
• Keeps stations clean and complies with food safety standards.
• Offers suggestions and creative ideas that can improve upon the kitchen’s performance.
• Prepares food properly.
• Schedules staff shifts.
• Trains new employees.
• Orders food supplies.
• Monitors and maintains kitchen equipment.
• Solves problems that arise and seizes control of issues in the kitchen

Executive Chef Skills/ Qualifications

• Knowledge of various cooking methods, ingredients, and procedures
• Management skills
• Familiarity with industry’s best practices
• Leadership
• Creativity
• Hand-eye coordination
• Time-management skills
• Decision making
• Handles pressure
• Deals with uncertainty

competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service ; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Managing People - Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Education And/or Experience

Bachelor's Degree; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.