Address: Vienna, VA 22180
Telephone: 901-207-8038
Email Address: smithassociates1725@gmail.com
Hours: Office Hours – 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM CST
Catering is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our senior culinary leadership team. This is a hands-on, accountability-driven role focused on food quality, team development, training, and execution of high end catered events. The Executive Sous Chef acts as a culture carrier and leader on the floor, supporting the Executive Chef and stepping in fully when needed. This position is ideal for a self-starter who takes ownership, seeks answers independently, trains with intention, and leads calmly under pressure.
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Position Title : Executive Sous Chef
ATTENTION : ” $TOP PAY “(Interviewing Now)
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Location : Vienna, VA
Full time : Executive Sous Chef
– In-House Prep Kitchen & Off-Site Events
Schedule: Full-Time Primarily mornings, with some afternoons, nights, and weekends
Reports To: Executive Chef
– Catering is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to join our senior culinary
leadership team.
– This is a hands-on, accountability-driven role focused on food quality, team
development, training, and execution of high-end catered events.
– The Executive Sous Chef acts as a culture carrier and leader on the floor,
supporting the Executive Chef and stepping in fully when needed.
– This position is ideal for a self-starter who takes ownership, seeks answers
independently, trains with intention, and leads calmly under pressure.
Key Responsibilities :
– Lead, mentor, and train the culinary team with a strong focus on
accountability and standards
– Be hands-on during prep days: tasting food, correcting seasoning, and
coaching technique
– Maintain consistency, quality, and execution across prep and events
– Act as Executive Chef in their absence, including leadership, decision
making, and communication
– Oversee event execution from prep through departure, ensuring
accuracy and on-time readiness
– Promote a respectful, professional, team-oriented kitchen culture
– Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department
standards
– Identify efficiencies, reduce waste, and support cost-conscious
decision-making
Qualifications :
– 4+ years in a professional kitchen
– 2+ years in catering, events, or banquet-style production
– Proven experience training, leading, and holding teams accountable
– Strong communication and organizational skills
– Ability to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and off-site events
– Reliable transportation; valid driver’s license preferred
– Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
– Bilingual a plus, not required
Compensation & Benefits :
– Salary starting at $70,000+ (DOE) plus bonus
– PTO, sick pay, and six paid holidays
– Staff meals on shifts over 8 hours
– Leadership development and growth opportunities
For consideration you must act now, send resume to
smithassociates1725@gmail.com. Sincerely,
Gerald Smith
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