Sous Chef - Gecko Hospitality

Sous Chef 
Hampton VA
$65,000
Full Benefits Package 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The ideal candidate will exhibit culinary expertise, robust leadership abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for planning and directing food preparation in our kitchen. This will involve a large degree of supervising other kitchen staff, as well as keeping an eye out for problems that arise in the kitchen and seizing control of a situation at a moment's notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Executive Chef in menu development and execution.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and other food preparation workers.
• Ensure freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Create exceptional dishes and present them in a visually appealing way.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant.
• Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management.
• Ability in dividing responsibilities and monitoring progress.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.
• Credentials in health and safety training.
• Degree in culinary science or related certificate.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and passion for the culinary arts to Tombull@Geckohospitality.com