Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining
Goodwin RecruitingRole Overview
Goodwin Recruiting is hiring a Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining. This is a contract role in Alexandria. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining
Location: Arlington, VA (Rosslyn Area)
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 + Admin Pay
Full-Time | Benefits Included
We are seeking a talented Sous Chef to support culinary operations within a high-end conference center and café environment. This role supports a $3M food & beverage operation, including conference dining, catering, executive meetings, and café service.
This is a professional, structured environment with a focus on food quality, consistency, and client satisfaction.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the Executive Chef in daily culinary operations
- Execute high-quality catering and conference events
- Assist with menu development and seasonal updates
- Maintain food quality, presentation, and consistency standards
- Manage production, prep, and service execution
- Assist with food cost control, inventory, and ordering
- Train and coach line-level culinary staff
- Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards
- Support executive and VIP dining events
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years of Sous Chef or strong kitchen leadership experience
- Experience in:
- High-volume catering or banquet operations
- Conference centers, hotels, or upscale contract dining
- Ability to execute events with precision and consistency
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Hands-on leadership style and team development mindset
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Flexible schedule (event-driven environment)
- ServSafe certification preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- $75K – $80K base salary (based on experience)
- Additional admin pay
- Full benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- 401(k)
- PTO and sick time
- Stable, long-term account
Schedule
- Primarily Monday–Friday
- Event-based flexibility required (occasional evenings/weekends)
Ideal Candidate
This role is ideal for a Sous Chef who:
- Thrives in structured, professional environments
- Has strong banquet or catering experience
- Is detail-oriented and consistent in execution
- Enjoys working with a team and developing others
- Takes pride in delivering high-quality food for clients and guests
JOB ID: 174076
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Charles Frede
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining position at Goodwin Recruiting?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Goodwin Recruiting. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining position at Goodwin Recruiting located?
This position is based in Alexandria. Goodwin Recruiting has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining at Goodwin Recruiting earn?
Goodwin Recruiting has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Sous Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining role at Goodwin Recruiting posted?
This role was posted on April 12, 2026 (57 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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