Sous Chef

ASM Global • Richmond, VA

10d

About The Position

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in daily kitchen operations for Altria Theater, including menu execution, prep management, concessions production, VIP hospitality, crew meals, and event-based culinary service. This role ensures food quality, maintains kitchen standards, leads the BOH team, and supports all culinary needs for the venue.

Requirements

• 3+ years of culinary experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Working knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Must be available nights, weekends, holidays, and event days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, cooking, and executing all menus for events, concessions, VIP lounges, and artist hospitality.
• Ensure consistency in presentation, taste, portioning, and quality.
• Follow production schedules, prep lists, and BEO timelines.
• Confirm proper food handling, temperature controls, and storage procedures in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Support recipe development, costing, and seasonal menu updates.
• Supervise and train prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, and temporary labor.
• Lead kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is off-site.
• Maintain a positive, professional work environment and ensure staff follow proper culinary procedures.
• Assist with weekly inventory, food counts, and receiving deliveries.
• Support ordering, rotation, labeling, and waste reduction.
• Maintain accurate prep sheets, requisition forms, and production logs.
• Ensure completion of required certifications (ServSafe, NSF training, etc.).
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen at all times.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, NSF standards, and all health department regulations.
• Monitor equipment functionality and report any issues immediately.
• Complete temperature logs daily.
• Uphold safety protocols and reinforce safe working habits.
• Execute food production based on event timelines and BEO requirements.
• Prepare hot boxes, coolers, and appropriate transport for off-site or venue-to-venue movement.
• Complete transfer sheets.
• Collaborate with Banquet Managers, Concessions, and FOH leadership during service.
• Ensure all culinary tasks are completed on schedule for event readiness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed