Catering Sous Chef

Compass Group•Poolesville, MD

1d•$55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

This Catering Sous Chef role is a hands-on leadership position at The Crossvines, a sought-after destination venue known for elevated weddings, private events, and large-scale celebrations. Working closely with the Executive Chef, this role supports a high-end catering program where execution, organization, and presence on event days are essential. This is an opportunity to cook at a venue guests choose for their most important moments.

Requirements

Minimum five years of experience in high-end catering or event-focused culinary operations
Demonstrated experience executing large-scale, high-volume events
Strong culinary fundamentals with the ability to lead from the kitchen
Experience supporting menu planning, ordering, and cost management
Comfort supervising and developing hourly kitchen teams
Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation best practices

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification preferred
Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and execute culinary production for large-scale catered events at The Crossvines, from prep through service
Support the Executive Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and event execution
Collaborate on menu development, tastings, and seasonal event offerings
Assist with ordering, inventory management, and food cost controls
Supervise, train, and support hourly culinary team members during prep and events
Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
Support new culinary programs and menu rollouts tied to events and venue offerings