Sous Chef

Job description

Sous Chef – Altria Theater/Dominion Energy Center Department: Food & Beverage: Reports To: Executive Chef / Director of Food & Beverage Status: Full-Time: Location: Richmond, VA: Position Summary: 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. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Culinary Operations: - 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. Kitchen Leadership: - Supervise and train prep cooks, line cooks, dishwashers, and temporary labor. - Lead kitchen operations when the Executive Chef is o...