Chef de Cuisine/Sous Chef
HOUSEpitality Family•Richmond, VA
•$54,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing sits directly on the James River and is one of Richmond's most recognizable waterfront dining destinations. With panoramic river views, fresh seafood, and a high-volume service environment, this location is the flagship of The Boathouse brand. We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine who can lead a busy kitchen, maintain exceptional food quality, and help develop the next generation of culinary leaders.
Requirements
- Previous kitchen leadership experience (Sous Chef or similar role preferred)
- Experience working in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Passion for developing kitchen teams
- Commitment to quality, consistency, and organization
- Ability to lead calmly and efficiently during busy services
- 4+ years experience including working knowledge of all kitchen stations
- Flexibility in scheduling, working major holidays and seasonal high-volume periods
- Flexible disposition for changes made by Leadership management to menus and procedures
- Able to work large events, expedite line, lift 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Honed soft skills for working efficiently, effectively, and respectfully to foster and maintain a positive team culture
- Motivational management style with ability to work in a team environment and see the bigger picture
- Strong customer service orientation with a willingness to share knowledge and care about others
Nice To Haves
- ServSafe Manager Certified (preferred, not mandatory)
Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations and support the Executive Chef
- Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all dishes
- Manage kitchen team scheduling and shift leadership
- Train and develop cooks through our structured culinary career path
- Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed
- Monitor inventory, ordering, and kitchen organization
- Communicate effectively with front-of-house leadership
- Lead a team during high-volume service with professionalism and efficiency
Benefits
- Competitive salary with growth path
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- 50% off meals on or off the clock
- PTO accrual starting Day 1
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability and life insurance at no cost to you
- Tuition reimbursement to support personal and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
