Sous Chef - Track to Exec Chef

Sous Chef – Premium Casual Concept

Location: Woodbridge, VA
Presented by: Tom Bull, Gecko Hospitality

An acclaimed, boutique restaurant group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join the leadership team at our high-end, scratch kitchen in Woodbridge, Virginia. Our concept combines a modern steak and seafood house with a distinct Mediterranean flair, and we are recognized for our commitment to culinary excellence. With a growing presence across multiple states, we offer exceptional career advancement opportunities for dedicated culinary professionals.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on culinary leader with experience in premium, chef-driven restaurants who thrives on quality, consistency, team development, and creating outstanding guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead back-of-house operations during assigned shifts, supervising a team of 6–10 culinary professionals to ensure flawless execution.

· Maintain the highest standards for recipe adherence, plate presentation, and food quality in a fully scratch kitchen environment.

· Train, coach, and mentor line cooks and prep staff while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

· Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls.

· Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations to maintain a spotless and compliant kitchen.

· Work closely with front-of-house leadership to deliver a seamless and memorable guest experience.

Qualifications & Experience

· Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior culinary leader within a premium, full-service restaurant environment.

· Background in upscale steakhouses, seafood concepts, or chef-driven restaurants strongly preferred.

· Demonstrated success leading culinary teams in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.

· Passion for high-quality ingredients, culinary technique, and operational excellence.

· Strong understanding of food cost management, inventory controls, scheduling, and labor management.

· ServSafe certification is highly desirable.

What We Offer

· Competitive base salary of $70,000–$80,000, based on experience.

· Comprehensive benefits package.

· Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

· Paid local training and onboarding program.

· Excellent career growth opportunities with a respected and expanding restaurant group.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a professional resume to Tom Bull at tombull@geckohospitality

All inquiries and resumes will be held in the strictest confidence. Please note that interviews for this opportunity will be conducted in person at the restaurant.

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