Sous Chef Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront | Catch 31

Sous Chef

Catch 31 Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA

Catch 31 at the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking an experienced Sous Chef who can step into a high-volume fast-paced operation and lead from day one. This role requires full proficiency on all kitchen stations strong people-management skills and experience in both show kitchens and back-of-house production kitchens. High volume high standards no shortcuts.

• Execute and supervise all kitchen stations without training (grill saute fry raw bar/prep and expo as applicable).
• Lead and manage subordinate cooks coaching developing and holding the team accountable for productivity and consistent execution.
• Maintain high standards in a high-volume scratch kitchen environment.
• Oversee both show kitchen operations and back kitchen production.
• Enforce food quality plating timing and portion standards during service.
• Ensure strict compliance with ServSafe food safety sanitation and health department standards.
• Assist with scheduling inventory ordering and food cost controls.
• Step in as acting kitchen leader in the Executive Chefs absence.

• Team Up: Collaborate support others and stay golden.
• Own It: Take pride stay accountable and never stop learning.
• Passionately Serve: Be positive show you care and create memorable experiences.

• Competitive salary within the posted range based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time associates: health dental vision accident and short- and long-term disability insurance plus pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match paid time off and paid holidays.
• Hilton and Shamin Hotels travel and dining discounts; Shamin Perks savings on tickets rental cars attractions and more.
• Career growth within a respected expanding hospitality organization.
• A fast-paced professional kitchen with high standards.

This is a full-time salaried position. Flexible availability is required including nights weekends and holidays based on business needs.

• Proven Sous Chef or senior line lead experience in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ability to run every station independently and jump in wherever needed.
• Demonstrated experience managing training and developing kitchen staff including holding the team accountable.
• Experience in open/show kitchen environments preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Current ServSafe certification required or the ability to obtain it immediately upon hire.
• Flexible availability including nights weekends and holidays.

Shamin Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit hire and promote employees without regard to race color religion sex age national origin citizenship disability and all other protected categories under applicable federal state and local law.

Individuals with disabilities who need assistance completing an application or who require a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process are encouraged to contact the hotels management or Human Resources department.

Shamin Hotels participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and verification of eligibility to work in the United States. All employment with Shamin Hotels is at-will.