Sr. Sous Chef
Middleburg, PA - USA
Job Summary
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Goodstone Inn and Restaurant
Job Title: Sr. Sous Chef
The Senior Sous Chef plays a critical leadership role in the daily culinary operations at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant. This position serves as the right-hand to the Executive Chef responsible for executing high-level culinary standards leading the kitchen team and ensuring consistency quality and efficiency throughout all service periods.
- Lead and oversee all kitchen operations in the absence of the Executive Chef
- Execute menu items with consistency precision and high-quality presentation
- Ensure all food meets Goodstones standards for taste quality and appearance
- Assist with menu development seasonal updates and specials
- Supervise train and mentor line cooks and kitchen staff
- Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance
- Support hiring onboarding and ongoing training of kitchen staff
- Foster a positive professional and team-oriented kitchen culture
- Lead by example during servicehands-on and present on the line
- Ensure smooth communication between FOH and BOH teams
- Address and resolve any service or quality issues in real time
- Maintain consistency across all outlets events and dining experiences
- Assist with scheduling and labor management
- Support reporting needs related to kitchen performance
- Maintain compliance with health safety and sanitation regulations
- Minimum 46 years of culinary experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Strong background in upscale dining boutique hotel or fine dining preferred
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen team in a high-pressure environment
- Solid understanding of food cost control inventory and kitchen operations
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to stay calm organized and solutions-focused during service
- Passion for food creativity and continuous improvement
- Direct oversight of line cooks prep cooks and kitchen support staff
- Responsible for training coaching and performance management
- Health benefits after 60 days
- 401(k) match after one year
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Career growth opportunities
- Employee Referral Plan
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Frequent use of hands and arms for handling reaching and operating kitchen equipment.
- Must be able to work in hot humid and fast-paced environments.
- Flexibility to work varied schedules including early mornings evenings weekends and holidays.
Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screenings may be required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Goodstone Inn & Restaurant is a privatelyowned property situated on the outskirts of thecharming town of Middleburg Virginia. Goodstone is located less than ten minutes from the centerof town and offers numerous activities lodging accommodations and part of the Goodstone Team we are committed to inspire and instill a passion for excellence and provide you with the opportunity to excel and grow as a team player!
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Escape to the Virginia countryside at Goodstone Inn & Restaurant, a luxury resort offering unparalleled hospitality and the ultimate in relaxation.