Sous Chef - Regency at Dominion Valley

About the role

Ready to bring your skill and creativity to a kitchen where no two events are the same? We'd love to meet you. At Regency at Dominion Valley Country Club, our Sous Chef knows the kitchen inside and out — comfortable stepping into any station and handling any task when the moment calls for it. You'll also be a key connection point between the kitchen and the wait staff, so strong leadership and clear communication are right at the heart of this role.

Responsibilities

• You'll train and develop the team, helping every cook understand why consistency in preparation and presentation matters so much.
• You'll keep a close eye on quality, portion control, and plate presentation so the standard holds up every single time, and you'll monitor and maintain line plating and quality throughout service.
• You'll prepare a variety of cuisine using real skill and creativity, and you'll coordinate with the wait staff to make sure guest expectations are met — or better yet, exceeded.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organized, and safe is a big part of the job: you'll make sure all sanitation procedures are followed and that the kitchen stays in step with every health and safety regulation.
• You'll work with precision — skillfully using the hand tools and machines the job requires, reading recipes, and measuring, cutting, and preparing ingredients carefully.
• On the leadership side, you'll establish procedures, build and coordinate banquets and schedules, and keep workflow moving smoothly.
• You'll help hire, train, and motivate the kitchen staff, make sure all the necessary reports and forms are completed daily, and stay on top of industry trends — bringing that knowledge back into the kitchen so we're always current.
• And, as in any great kitchen, you'll take on other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Culinary school graduates are preferred, along with five to six years of related experience (or the equivalent).
• You bring current knowledge of regional and national food and beverage trends and a thorough command of food preparation techniques and styles.

Skills

• You've shown you can supervise and motivate a team, and you have a solid working understanding of the duties and tasks your team performs.
• You've got good judgment and can make timely, sound decisions, and you're able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Beyond the technical side, we're looking for a real commitment to excellence and high standards, plus passion, enthusiasm, focus, creativity, and a positive outlook.
• You're versatile and flexible, happy to work within constantly changing priorities, and you bring acute attention to detail