Sous Chef - Iconic Daytime Venue

Location: Alexandria, VA

Compensation: $68,000 - $75,000

An Unparalleled Culinary Leadership Opportunity

We are seeking a talented and driven Sous Chef to join the culinary team at one of Alexandria's most iconic daytime venues. This is a unique position for a culinary professional seeking an exceptional quality of life without sacrificing the opportunity to work in a high-volume, high-quality scratch kitchen environment.

Our venue is a celebrated destination known for its regular clientele, significant tour group bookings, and a robust catering and events business. This is a hands-on role focused on executing our menu at the highest level and ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to manage all aspects of a high-volume scratch kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, and speed.
• Lead and mentor a team of cooks, providing hands-on training and guidance to uphold culinary standards.
• Assist in the execution of daily service as well as a significant volume of catering and private event functions.
• Manage food preparation, station assignments, and quality control during service to ensure flawless execution.
• Contribute to inventory management, ordering, and cost control measures to maintain profitability.
• Uphold rigorous standards of cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation.

Candidate Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Lead Line Cook in a reputable, high-volume restaurant.
• A strong foundation in scratch-cooking techniques and a passion for culinary excellence.
• Experience in catering or banquet production is a significant plus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A "can-do" attitude and a commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team.

An Unmatched Quality of Life

Our commitment to our team is as strong as our commitment to our guests. We offer a benefits package and work environment designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

• Work-Life Balance: This role features predominantly daytime shifts, offering an unbelievable quality of life rare in the culinary industry.
• Comprehensive Benefits: A full benefits package is provided.
• Generous PTO: We offer a very generous paid time off policy.
• Competitive Salary: This position offers a salary range of $68,000 - $75,000.

Apply Now

To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please forward your professional resume for a confidential review.

Tom Bull

tombull@geckohospitality.com

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