Head Chef

Job Title: Sous Chef – Fine Dining

Location: Richmond, VA

Company: Southern Kitchen Restaurant

About Us

Southern Kitchen is a fine-dining, from-scratch kitchen with a world-class mindset and a commitment to elegance, quality, and exceptional guest experiences. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sous Chef to join our leadership team and help us maintain the highest standards of culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Quality Control

• Ensure consistency, flavor, and presentation of all dishes meet Southern Kitchen’s fine-dining standards.
• Oversee daily prep, cooking, and plating to maintain culinary excellence.
• Monitor portion sizes, food waste, and recipe compliance.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Train, mentor, and lead line cooks, prep cooks, and kitchen staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback to team members.
• Foster a professional, respectful, and efficient work environment.

Kitchen Operations & Workflow

• Manage daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth workflow.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and proper storage of products.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe standards.

Administrative & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with all health department and Virginia state regulations.
• Enforce policies related to uniforms, jewelry, hygiene, and kitchen safety.
• Assist with scheduling, labor cost control, and other administrative duties.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and management team to execute menus, specials, and seasonal offerings.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure excellent guest experiences.
• Communicate effectively with all departments to maintain high standards of service.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef in fine dining.
• ServSafe certification (current and valid).
• Strong knowledge of food safety, cooking techniques, and fine-dining service standards.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to manage, train, and inspire a team.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Commitment to professionalism, consistency, and culinary excellence.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• On call

Supplemental pay

• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid training