Sous Chef for New Opening
Mc Lean, VA, United States
- $800 p/month
- Hospitality
- Full-time
- Sous Chef
- restaurant opening
- culinary team leadership
The Sous Chef will lead kitchen operations for a new upscale restaurant opening, managing a high-volume culinary team and ensuring top food quality and presentation. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, collaborating on menu innovation, and maintaining health and safety standards. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a fast-expanding restaurant group.
Sous Chef – Join a High-Profile Restaurant Opening in Virginia!
About Us
We’re a fast-growing restaurant group bringing an exciting new concept to Virginia, with two additional openings planned in other states in Q1-2026. This is your chance to join a dynamic culinary team and lead the launch of a restaurant from day one.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a brand-new concept with the excitement and visibility of a high-profile opening
- Lead, inspire, and shape a talented back-of-house team
- Work in a fast-paced, upscale environment where culinary excellence is expected and rewarded
- Opportunities to grow within a rapidly expanding restaurant group
- Generous benefits and perks that make our team worth joining:
- Competitive, high-performing salary with an achievable bonus program of up to 20% of your annual pay
- Generous PTO to recharge and maintain work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401K with company contributions
- Lifestyle perks: up to $800/month expense account for dining, gym, dry cleaning, spa services, and parking
- Dining allowances
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily kitchen operations for an upscale, high-volume restaurant
- Develop, mentor, and train a skilled culinary team
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef and management on menu development, specials, and recipe innovation
- Oversee food quality, presentation, and consistency while managing costs and inventory
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
Who You Are
- 3+ years of experience in upscale, high-volume kitchens
- A proven leader who motivates teams and drives culinary excellence
- Knowledgeable in kitchen operations, food cost control, and high-standard plating/presentation
- Experienced in new restaurant openings? Even better!
- Professional, adaptable, and passionate about creating exceptional dining experiences




