Executive Sous Chef for New Opening

Now Hiring: Sous Chef | New Opening Restaurant

📍 McLean, VA

A highly anticipated, chef-driven restaurant is preparing to open its doors in McLean, and we’re looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join the opening team. This is a ground-floor opportunity to help shape the kitchen, build the team, and bring a new concept to life from day one.

If you thrive in high-energy environments and want to be part of something from the very beginning, this is the role for you.

As Sous Chef, you’ll be a key partner to the Executive Chef, helping to lead daily operations while setting the tone for culture, standards, and execution. You’ll play a hands-on role in both the opening process and ongoing service, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across the board.

• Support all aspects of kitchen operations, from prep through service
• Help hire, train, and develop a cohesive, high-performing culinary team
• Drive consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and cost control initiatives
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen environment
• Contribute to menu execution and operational systems
• Play an integral role in pre-opening setup, training, and launch execution

• 2–5+ years of experience in upscale or polished casual kitchens
• Opening experience is a strong plus
• Hands-on leader who leads from the line and earns team respect
• Strong understanding of kitchen systems, organization, and flow
• Experience with food costing, inventory, and ordering
• Calm under pressure with the ability to execute in a high-volume setting
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and continuous improvement

• Salary: $75K
• 10% bonus potential
• Medical benefits
• Parking included
• Growth opportunity with a forward-thinking hospitality group

Join a team that values creativity, execution, and building something meaningful from the ground up.