Job Description
Sous Chef
Upscale Steakhouse McLean, VA
Salary: $80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
A highly respected upscale steakhouse in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume, guest-focused environment while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, execution, and consistency.
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, well-established restaurant that values its team members and offers an exceptional quality of life. The company is known for providing strong support, professional development opportunities, outstanding benefits, generous paid time off, and a work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Position Overview
The Sous Chef will partner closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations while ensuring flawless execution of an upscale steakhouse menu featuring premium steaks, chops, fresh seafood, classic sides, and scratch-made preparations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in leading all back-of-house operations
Supervise and develop culinary team members
Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentations, and quality standards
Support inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls
Maintain health, sanitation, and safety standards
Manage line execution during high-volume service periods
Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development
Help create a positive, energetic, and professional kitchen culture
Qualified Candidates Will Have
2+ years of Sous Chef or culinary management experience
Experience in upscale dining, fine dining, or premium steakhouse operations preferred
Strong leadership and team development skills
Proven success managing food quality and kitchen systems
Knowledge of inventory controls, labor management, and food cost management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Culinary degree preferred but not required
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $80,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Strong work-life balance
Career growth opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Employee-focused culture
Additional company-sponsored benefits
Confidential Search
This is a confidential recruiting assignment. All inquiries and submitted resumes will be handled with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
To Apply
Please send your resume to:
Tom Bull
Gecko Hospitality
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. All resumes will be kept strictly confidential.
Upscale Steakhouse McLean, VA
Salary: $80,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Package
A highly respected upscale steakhouse in McLean, Virginia is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join its culinary leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a high-volume, guest-focused environment while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, execution, and consistency.
This is a rare opportunity to join a successful, well-established restaurant that values its team members and offers an exceptional quality of life. The company is known for providing strong support, professional development opportunities, outstanding benefits, generous paid time off, and a work culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Position Overview
The Sous Chef will partner closely with the Executive Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations while ensuring flawless execution of an upscale steakhouse menu featuring premium steaks, chops, fresh seafood, classic sides, and scratch-made preparations.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in leading all back-of-house operations
Supervise and develop culinary team members
Ensure consistent execution of recipes, presentations, and quality standards
Support inventory management, purchasing, and food cost controls
Maintain health, sanitation, and safety standards
Manage line execution during high-volume service periods
Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance development
Help create a positive, energetic, and professional kitchen culture
Qualified Candidates Will Have
2+ years of Sous Chef or culinary management experience
Experience in upscale dining, fine dining, or premium steakhouse operations preferred
Strong leadership and team development skills
Proven success managing food quality and kitchen systems
Knowledge of inventory controls, labor management, and food cost management
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
Culinary degree preferred but not required
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $80,000
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Strong work-life balance
Career growth opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Employee-focused culture
Additional company-sponsored benefits
Confidential Search
This is a confidential recruiting assignment. All inquiries and submitted resumes will be handled with the utmost discretion and confidentiality.
To Apply
Please send your resume to:
Tom Bull
Gecko Hospitality
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further consideration. All resumes will be kept strictly confidential.
